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OV54 NZO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,665 mi
Last recorded159,665 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 NZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 159,665 miles

both front side lights are dull

emit slight blue smoke when reved hard

eml on

Fail 10 Aug 2015 159,665 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front side lights are dull

emit slight blue smoke when reved hard

eml on

Pass 16 Aug 2014 135,134 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 135,134 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2013 117,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 107,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 107,265 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brakes heavily corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2011 101,445 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s door mirror housing missing

o/s/f n/s/f brake discs inner faces corrosion build up

Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,487 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,551 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 69,034 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted too o/s/r, unable to carry out a full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2007 55,244 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 55,244 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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 NZO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OV54 NZO, 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 NZO registered?

OV54 NZO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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