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MK54 OZF

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

393,857 mi
Last recorded393,857 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 OZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 393,857 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 393,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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)

engine man light on

n/s/f top headlight bracket

Fail 17 Sep 2010 363,487 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Illeagle off road only repair in near side rear tyre.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 363,487 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Illeagle off road only repair in near side rear tyre.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 363,411 miles

parking brake release button part missing but not affecting efficacy

passenger side mirror loose

rear shock absorber n/side cover insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2010

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

accident damage to boot lid

drivers seat detieriorated

front bumper accident damaged grill loose taxi plate insecure

front bumper insecure n/s/f

n/s under wing shield missing

near side mirror insecure

near side sill damage

oil leaks in engine compartment

rear n/s shockabsorber dust cover insecure

rear wiper inop and blade split

Pass 22 Sep 2009 318,271 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 317,528 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 317,522 miles

advice only engine managment lamp is showing all the time

advice only oil leak round turbo area

advice only slight play in rack on offside

Fail 10 Sep 2009 316,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advice only all center stop lamp is not lighting

advice only engine managment lamp is showing all the time

advice only offside front and rear tyre outer walls have scuff marks on them and low tread

advice only oil leak round turbo area

advice only slight play in rack on offside

Fail 18 Sep 2008 255,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 255,392 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 189,917 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 184,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front bumper

noise from transmission when wheels are spun

Pass 19 Sep 2006 118,006 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 11,606 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

engine cold start light is flashing all the time.

near side rear view body has a temporary repair.

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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MK54 OZF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MK54 OZF, 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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MK54 OZF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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