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MF54 NKT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,716 mi
Last recorded113,716 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 NKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 113,716 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 113,716 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 104,772 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 104,769 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 99,014 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 99,012 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear shocker dust cover inscure

Rear wiper split

Fail 14 Sep 2017 88,386 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear shocker dust cover inscure

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2016 82,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wiper split

Fail 14 Sep 2016 82,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2015 76,335 miles

Offside Front lower arm back bush worn

n/s/f lower arm back bush worn

Fail 18 Sep 2014 71,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 71,085 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 63,682 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Jul 2011 48,974 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

n/s/f bottom arm back bush worn

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,167 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 27,884 miles

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

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 15 Aug 2007 22,924 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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MF54 NKT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MF54 NKT, 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 MF54 NKT registered?

MF54 NKT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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