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LV54 OZG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,052 mi
Last recorded166,052 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 OZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 166,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine cover loose

lift in nearside and offside front upper shocker mountings

nearside front and rear tyre valves misaligned but not seriously

nearside front brake judder

offside front seatbelt requires assistance to fully re-tract

offside rear brake judder

offside washer jet poor spray patern

reverse lamps inoperative

slight play upper steering column bush

Fail 17 Sep 2010 166,052 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

engine cover loose

lift in nearside and offside front upper shocker mountings

nearside front and rear tyre valves misaligned but not seriously

nearside front brake judder

offside front seatbelt requires assistance to fully re-tract

offside rear brake judder

offside washer jet poor spray patern

reverse lamps inoperative

slight play upper steering column bush

Pass 17 Mar 2010 150,364 miles

offside front sidelight dim

reverse lights inoperative

offside front outer c.v. boot crimped

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

engine and gearbox noisy

lift in nearside and offside front shocker mountings

nearside and offside front and nearside rear seatbelts slow to retract

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside and offside front shockers weak

offside front inner tyre tread worn low

Pass 9 Oct 2009 139,951 miles

DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION HAS SLIGHT FRAY, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAS SMALL CUT IN FABRIC

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

MINOR OIL LEAKS FROM TURBO AND SUMP PLUG

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 139,950 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION HAS SLIGHT FRAY, FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAS SMALL CUT IN FABRIC

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

MINOR OIL LEAKS FROM TURBO AND SUMP PLUG

REAR PARK BRAKES NOISY IN OPERATION

Pass 8 Sep 2008 117,296 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 117,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 36,835 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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LV54 OZG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV54 OZG, 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 LV54 OZG registered?

LV54 OZG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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