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MK54 XOX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

196,223 mi
Last recorded196,223 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 XOX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2018 196,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 172,517 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 172,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 152,689 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 152,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 132,328 miles

plastic trims not allowing full inspection underneath

Pass 15 Dec 2014 115,504 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 105,128 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 105,127 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 94,488 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 94,488 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,959 miles

front and rear disc's are undercutting and corroding

middle exhaust bracket is loose, exhaust is still fully supported

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/ bump stop is insecure

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/ bup stop is in poor condition

offside rear tyre is wearing on it's inner edge

Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,959 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front and rear disc's are undercutting and corroding

middle exhaust bracket is loose, exhaust is still fully supported

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/ bump stop is insecure

offside front tyre is wearing on it's inner edge

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/ bup stop is in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,028 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 66,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 66,824 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,301 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 31 Oct 2007 45,463 miles

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 45,463 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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 XOX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XOX, 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 MK54 XOX registered?

MK54 XOX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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