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MV54 ZHM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,454 mi
Last recorded157,454 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV54 ZHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 157,454 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 153,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 151,362 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 151,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 147,620 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 139,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 131,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 131,922 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 123,900 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 114,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2014 105,729 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 105,728 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,941 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 83,974 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 83,973 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,026 miles

brake pads low

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,683 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,206 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,675 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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MV54 ZHM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV54 ZHM, 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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MV54 ZHM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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