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LT54 OWY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,136 mi
Last recorded136,136 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 OWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 136,136 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 136,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,926 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 120,214 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 114,120 miles

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 114,120 miles

Nearside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 106,654 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 105,003 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,888 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 97,898 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 97,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 88,328 miles

Central 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 Oct 2016 76,724 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,452 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 53,452 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 45,454 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 45,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 41,711 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 37,398 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 30,319 miles

front brake disc's corrode & scored up !!!

Fail 20 Dec 2010 30,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake disc's corrode & scored up !!!

Pass 5 Jan 2010 26,207 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 26,207 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm tread depth !!!

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

Pass 5 Jan 2009 21,942 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 15,853 miles

nearside rear indicator starting to show white light

offside front indicator starting to show white light

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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LT54 OWY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LT54 OWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT54 OWY registered?

LT54 OWY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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The MOT history for LT54 OWY shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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