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OE54 BMV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,713 mi
Last recorded109,713 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 BMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 109,713 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 109,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 107,525 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 102,444 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 102,171 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,778 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 96,392 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 95,926 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 94,751 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,281 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x2 (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 90,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 87,656 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND NAIL IN TYRE AS MARKED

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 75,625 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 71,211 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,983 miles

front brake discs low

advanced front brake imbalance

both wiper blades perished and split

Fail 26 Nov 2010 63,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advanced front brake imbalance

both wiper blades perished and split

front brake discs low

Pass 5 Dec 2009 56,694 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,700 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,815 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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OE54 BMV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OE54 BMV, 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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OE54 BMV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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