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LN54 SHZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,134 mi
Last recorded97,134 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 SHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,134 miles

engine management light on (intermittently)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked.

Fail 13 Feb 2013 97,134 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on (intermittently)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,024 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2012 87,024 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake shoe /pad warning light illuminated

Pass 26 Nov 2010 77,762 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,396 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 67,396 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 56,642 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,210 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 SHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN54 SHZ, 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 SHZ registered?

LN54 SHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2004.

Is LN54 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 SHZ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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