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FL54 VXA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,465 mi
Last recorded104,465 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 VXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 104,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 104,465 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 99,469 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and thin on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

all rear seats permanently fixed down

both rear shock dust covers insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2016 99,469 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and thin on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

all rear seats permanently fixed down

both rear shock dust covers insecure

Fail 3 Feb 2015 95,471 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 95,471 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 90,333 miles

Rear seats/belts not able to be checked due to dog guard

Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,806 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 70,791 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2010 70,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 60,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,405 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 52,870 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,870 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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FL54 VXA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FL54 VXA, 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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What year was FL54 VXA registered?

FL54 VXA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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