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ND54 EWZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

201,068 mi
Last recorded201,068 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 EWZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 201,068 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 201,066 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (done) (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 183,138 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 183,138 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 166,884 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 166,884 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 148,767 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre distorted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 148,764 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre distorted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 130,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front sills damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2013 130,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front sills damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2012 114,003 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 114,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 962,287 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 80,691 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 80,690 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,703 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,866 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,595 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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ND54 EWZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ND54 EWZ, 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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ND54 EWZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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