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LV54 UML

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,480 mi
Last recorded186,480 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 186,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system in poor condition

offside inner steering arm has significant play, recommend replacement

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2023 178,701 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 174,139 miles

both front brakes have slight bind felt by hand

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2020 164,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system in poor condition and blowing from center

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2019 156,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 4 Jan 2019 147,453 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 147,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 138,658 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 138,506 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 132,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 131,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 124,601 miles

Damage to offside rear floor

Damage to offside rear tyre on inner side wall

Offside Front indicator loose

Steering rack wet no leaks found at time of test

nail nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2014 116,379 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 108,904 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 100,372 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 91,861 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 83,847 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/park brake cable outer poor condition

poor rear brake balance

tow ball covered

Fail 22 Nov 2010 83,847 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/park brake cable outer poor condition

poor rear brake balance

tow ball covered

Pass 2 Dec 2009 76,040 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 66,646 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 66,646 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,157 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2007 56,094 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 32,964 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 UML is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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