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LN54 SBY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

237,592 mi
Last recorded237,592 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 SBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 237,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2015 224,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 212,166 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges of tread. Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Both front wipers smearing screen (Benefit of doubt given, Recommend attention soon)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight wear in n/s steering rack inner arm. Both front shock dust boots insecure.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 191,404 miles

both front and rear indicators just starting to emit white light

coolant leak evident and level low-suspect radiator requires undertray removing

engine top cover and undertray fitted

nail in tread of nearside rear

play in nearside steering track rod

rear suspension coil springs corroded

stonechips in front screen

Fail 13 Jul 2013 191,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front and rear indicators just starting to emit white light

coolant leak evident and level low-suspect radiator requires undertray removing

engine top cover and undertray fitted

nail in tread of nearside rear

play in nearside steering track rod

rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded(strong advise)

rear suspension coil springs corroded

stonechips in front screen

Pass 14 Jul 2012 169,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2011 152,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s steering arm slight play

n/s/r brake disc deteriorated

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 27 Jul 2010 127,251 miles

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

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

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

both rear shocks dust covers loose on shaft

offside rear tyre worn on sidewall and perish

tow ball not fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2010 126,541 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

both rear shocks dust covers loose on shaft

offside rear tyre worn on sidewall and perish

tow ball not fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 101,346 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 101,346 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 92,355 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,269 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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LN54 SBY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LN54 SBY, 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 LN54 SBY registered?

LN54 SBY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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