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LC54 DKN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,364 mi
Last recorded161,364 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 DKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 161,364 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 161,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 158,491 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 154,491 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 26 Nov 2020 150,762 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumstop/casing fixing persihed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumpstop mount/casing perished (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 150,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working unable to switch off (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumstop/casing fixing persihed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing bumpstop mount/casing perished (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 146,381 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 146,381 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres starting to perish in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,037 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 129,496 miles

Central BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 18 Nov 2016 120,463 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre brake light not working

Fail 18 Nov 2016 120,463 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre brake light not working

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,326 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2014 100,227 miles

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

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

high level brake light not working.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 90,201 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 90,201 miles

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

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

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,442 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 80,442 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,959 miles

centre brake light not working

Pass 13 Nov 2010 59,213 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 59,213 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,445 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 38,445 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 29,523 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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LC54 DKN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LC54 DKN, 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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LC54 DKN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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