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LX54 AFA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

274,698 mi
Last recorded274,698 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 AFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 274,698 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2010 266,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 266,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 261,652 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 261,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 May 2009 244,442 miles

NOTE; damage to o/s/f door.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2009 244,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

NOTE; damage to o/s/f door.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 223,805 miles

NOTE; damage to o/s drivers door. NOTE. damage to o/s drivers door sill.

NOTE; o/s/f tyr worn on outer edge but meets legal requirements.

NOTE; small cracks to front registration plate can rear letters and figures clearly.

Fail 7 Jan 2009 223,805 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

NOTE; damage to o/s drivers door. NOTE. damage to o/s drivers door sill.

NOTE; o/s/f tyr worn on outer edge but meets legal requirements.

NOTE; small cracks to front registration plate can rear letters and figures clearly.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 189,260 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 153,443 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Jan 2008 153,443 miles

slight play in steering rack

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 131,360 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 101,805 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 89,157 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 89,157 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 52,584 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 52,584 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LX54 AFA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 LX54 AFA, 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 LX54 AFA registered?

LX54 AFA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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