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NK54 UKE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,942 mi
Last recorded171,942 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK54 UKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 171,942 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 171,800 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 166,948 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 166,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 160,281 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 155,419 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 145,717 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 145,717 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 136,551 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 123,867 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 123,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 115,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth (recommend replace)

Offside Front tyre inner edge of tread wearing/worn

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear registration plate light lens broken/missing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower vertical bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 115,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth (recommend replace)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre inner edge of tread wearing/worn

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear registration plate light lens broken/missing

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front lower vertical bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 104,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 101,102 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 89,554 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 89,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 82,056 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 82,056 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 73,638 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 64,673 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,941 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 39,982 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 39,982 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,417 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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NK54 UKE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NK54 UKE, 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 NK54 UKE registered?

NK54 UKE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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