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OU54 XAG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,556 mi
Last recorded195,556 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 XAG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 195,556 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 194,802 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 192,601 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 184,489 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 176,065 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 176,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 159,983 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 159,983 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 148,984 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 138,495 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 138,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 125,443 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 104,129 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 91,951 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 81,184 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 56,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 56,528 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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OU54 XAG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OU54 XAG, 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 OU54 XAG registered?

OU54 XAG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is OU54 XAG safe to buy?

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