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NL54 CWF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,665 mi
Last recorded131,665 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 CWF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 131,665 miles

All rear suspension arms and subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 130,524 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 129,181 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 129,181 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 127,157 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 127,156 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 123,428 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 123,428 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 117,312 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,615 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 103,582 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 103,582 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,732 miles

Offside Cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2018 98,732 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,596 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,507 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,592 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 79,592 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 72,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2014 72,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear tyres cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 66,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 61,925 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 49,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,137 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 38,124 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 32,650 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,030 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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NL54 CWF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL54 CWF, 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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NL54 CWF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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