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OV54 NKW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

234,608 mi
Last recorded234,608 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 NKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 234,608 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 224,049 miles

Offside Outer Sill Corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 212,465 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 203,856 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive small leak from back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in glass 2mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower rear lower sill and door has small amount of damage but is secure

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear number plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 193,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 184,223 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 176,291 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 164,260 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 149,996 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 148,779 miles
Pass 10 May 2015 131,109 miles

Both rear number plate lights dim.

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift.

Mil light on.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2015 131,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear number plate lights dim.

Both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift.

Engine oil low.

Mil light on.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2014 120,012 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres ars wereing unevon

engine managment light on

Fail 6 May 2014 119,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres ars wereing unevon

engine managment light on

Pass 27 Apr 2013 109,335 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on shoulder

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2013 109,335 miles

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

Engine management light on

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on shoulder

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 11 May 2012 99,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 99,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 87,676 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,431 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 60,913 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,057 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,990 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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OV54 NKW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OV54 NKW, 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 OV54 NKW registered?

OV54 NKW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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