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MM54 EJL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,536 mi
Last recorded153,536 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM54 EJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 153,536 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 127,014 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 115,966 miles

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

nail in osf tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2010 115,531 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

nail in osf tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,639 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 99,636 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 95,308 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 94,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 66,022 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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MM54 EJL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MM54 EJL, 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 MM54 EJL registered?

MM54 EJL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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