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NV54 BZT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

222,373 mi
Last recorded222,373 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV54 BZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 222,373 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Engine Management Light On

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

Slight Free Play O/S/F Tie Arm

Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2016 222,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also Badly Scrubbing And Deteriorated Cracks In Tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also Badly Scrubbing Edges And Deteriorated Cracks In Tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine Covers Fitted

Engine Management Light On

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

Slight Free Play O/S/F Tie Arm

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 222,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine managment light on

free play in o/s/f steering tie arm

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit also scrubbing outer edge

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit also scrubbing inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 222,373 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f steering tie arm slight free play

Fail 13 Mar 2014 222,373 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

o/s/f steering tie arm slight free play

Pass 14 Mar 2013 219,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 215,023 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 215,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 209,716 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 202,995 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 196,975 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 196,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 172,535 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack joint

Pass 30 Mar 2007 125,269 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 125,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 76,478 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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NV54 BZT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NV54 BZT, 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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NV54 BZT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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