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LK54 CGY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,113 mi
Last recorded187,113 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 CGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 187,113 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2017 183,270 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 179,609 miles

EML on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view secured with tape (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 165,106 miles

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

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)

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge, engine covers

Fail 15 Feb 2016 165,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

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)

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge, engine covers

Pass 15 Oct 2015 146,399 miles

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

engine covers an under tray fitted oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 146,391 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine covers an under tray fitted oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 125,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2015 125,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,797 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 78,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,113 miles

Centre Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

struggled Diesel smoke test

Fail 10 Jul 2013 73,113 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chips in screen

struggled Diesel smoke test

Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Fail 9 Jul 2012 68,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,824 miles

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

Oil leak

chips in screen

Pass 1 Jul 2010 54,495 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 54,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,973 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,718 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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LK54 CGY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LK54 CGY, 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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LK54 CGY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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