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FX54 VAV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

155,682 mi
Last recorded155,682 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 VAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 155,682 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2026 155,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 148,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 141,800 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 141,699 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 133,711 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 126,222 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,457 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,167 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2019 104,387 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 94,396 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2017 84,448 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,646 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,304 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,565 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 69,565 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,570 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 55,182 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 48,638 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,597 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 38,773 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,814 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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FX54 VAV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FX54 VAV, 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 FX54 VAV registered?

FX54 VAV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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