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NU54 MHO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

174,720 mi
Last recorded174,720 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 MHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 174,720 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 174,601 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 173,780 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 172,230 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 171,205 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 171,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 167,211 miles

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

all 4x jacking points bent up/damaged

under trims fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 16 Jul 2021 167,211 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

all 4x jacking points bent up/damaged

under trims fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2020 161,636 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 161,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

front discs corroded and pitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 153,610 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

REAR BUMP STOPS PERISHED

Pass 11 Apr 2018 146,551 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 146,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2017 133,953 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 121,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre... (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 109,399 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 109,399 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 99,638 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,252 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 84,475 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 79,245 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 72,982 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 72,982 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 59,274 miles

chip in windscreen

rear exhaust mount bracket weakening

Pass 16 Sep 2008 46,625 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT DISCS (INNER)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,235 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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NU54 MHO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NU54 MHO, 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 NU54 MHO registered?

NU54 MHO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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