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FH54 RVP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,109 mi
Last recorded154,109 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 RVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 154,109 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 154,109 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 146,307 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 146,307 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Nov 2019 140,467 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 140,467 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating discs (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 135,413 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,019 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 125,945 miles

damage to n/s sill

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 13 Nov 2015 121,795 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 121,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake bind (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 115,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 3 Nov 2014 115,526 miles

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,423 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 109,423 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Unable to check Nearside rear seat belt, currently being used to secure Nearside rear door in a closed position.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 100,494 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 90,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 90,941 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 80,649 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 80,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 75,578 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 69,946 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 69,945 miles

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 57,263 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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FH54 RVP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH54 RVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH54 RVP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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