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HA54 VRS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,848 mi
Last recorded163,848 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 163,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 154,281 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 151,114 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 151,090 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 142,298 miles

engine cover + under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Jan 2017 132,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 125,459 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 117,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have slight tread lifting

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2014 108,275 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing outer edge

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

slight bind o/s/r

Pass 12 Jan 2013 99,599 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2013 99,581 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit signs of tyre ran flat, nails in tread

Pass 10 Jan 2011 84,026 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 84,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 68,571 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HA54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HA54 VRS, 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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HA54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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