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FN54 XLE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

174,891 mi
Last recorded174,891 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 XLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 174,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 162,609 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bothsides front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 149,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2016 136,103 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 136,093 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 121,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front windscreen chipped

light cracking on both offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses

nearside rear tyre worn bold on inside edge

offside front brake back plate corroded

offside rear tyre worn bold on inside edge

Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,252 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 103,664 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 103,664 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 93,807 miles

light cracking on both front lower arms, rear bushes

Pass 23 Feb 2011 83,352 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2010 70,822 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,822 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 53,641 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,975 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,191 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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FN54 XLE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FN54 XLE, 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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FN54 XLE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 October 2004.

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