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LX54 AKJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

229,509 mi
Last recorded229,509 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 AKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 229,509 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 229,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2012 69,895 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 69,895 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 64,898 miles

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 11 Oct 2011 64,898 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

SCREW IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 2 Oct 2010 57,919 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Oct 2009 51,620 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 51,620 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 42,305 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE 195/65/15H

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 195/65/15H

TRACKING

Fail 11 Oct 2007 31,951 miles

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE 195/65/15H

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

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

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

TRACKING

Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,951 miles

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM LEVEL

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE 195/65/15H

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

TRACKING

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 AKJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AKJ, 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 AKJ registered?

LX54 AKJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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