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FN54 XLK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,070 mi
Last recorded169,070 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 XLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 169,070 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 168,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 159,275 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 159,268 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking leak hose/caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2015 145,725 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,796 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 130,676 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 117,358 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 93,342 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 92,887 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 92,887 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,029 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 82,029 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,392 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2007 59,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 XLK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN54 XLK, 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 FN54 XLK registered?

FN54 XLK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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