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MY54 VRS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,524 mi
Last recorded180,524 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2026 180,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 178,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 176,901 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 176,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 169,857 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 155,377 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 148,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 142,078 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 135,053 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 124,768 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,292 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,003 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,379 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,040 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 83,454 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,979 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,445 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 58,666 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,743 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,675 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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MY54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MY54 VRS, 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 MY54 VRS registered?

MY54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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