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MF54 OZV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

196,166 mi
Last recorded196,166 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF54 OZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2017 196,166 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 196,166 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush steering rack tie rod (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 189,839 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 189,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 184,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front bumper insecure offside

washer not working nearside

Pass 18 Feb 2015 184,871 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front bumper insecure offside

washer not working nearside

Pass 12 Dec 2013 170,690 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 170,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 149,122 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 149,122 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

battry inscure

exhaust shield inscure

Pass 9 Nov 2011 125,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front indicator slightly cracked.

nearside front tyre show signs of fatigue on outer sidewall.

Fail 9 Nov 2011 125,909 miles

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front indicator slightly cracked.

nearside front tyre show signs of fatigue on outer sidewall.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 113,853 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 113,847 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 107,432 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 107,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 95,201 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 94,688 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 68,616 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 OZV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OZV, 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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MF54 OZV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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