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OU54 XAX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

205,759 mi
Last recorded205,759 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 205,759 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 193,289 miles

Nearside Front outer cv boot worn (borderline pass

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline pass (2.7.3)

brake discs worn & rear brake back plates

under body covers fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 193,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front outer cv boot worn (borderline pass

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil borderline pass (2.7.3)

brake discs worn & rear brake back plates

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 181,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 181,479 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 168,565 miles

engine & under body covers fitted

under body wet unable to check for leaks

wear in suspension items

Fail 22 Sep 2015 168,564 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front play in wheel bearing

engine & under body covers fitted

front outer cv boots leaking (borderline pass)

under body wet unable to check for leaks

wear in suspension items

Pass 2 Oct 2014 157,794 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 151,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 151,908 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 140,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 140,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 127,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 118,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 103,320 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 16 Sep 2009 103,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in n/s rack arm

Fail 26 Sep 2008 83,558 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 83,558 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,527 miles

both rears brake pad's getting low

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

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 XAX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XAX, 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 XAX registered?

OU54 XAX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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