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MK54 XOY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

159,815 mi
Last recorded159,815 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 159,815 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 142,530 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 142,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 142,349 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 142,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 128,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi pipe split

left front tyre tread worn on edge

left/right front sills damaged

left/right front wishbone-rear bushes cracked

rear suspension soft

right front tyre tread worn to limit 1.73mm

windscreen damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2012 128,482 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left front tyre tread worn on edge

left/right front sills damaged

left/right front wishbone-rear bushes cracked

rear suspension soft

right front tyre tread worn to limit 1.73mm

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2011 109,003 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 109,003 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front & rear brake discs worn

n/s/r child seat fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2010 86,959 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 86,957 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 83,605 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Dec 2009 83,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,783 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 53,783 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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 XOY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MK54 XOY, 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 XOY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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