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OV54 VFA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,067 mi
Last recorded248,067 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 248,067 miles

offside steering rack arm ball joint slight worn

Fail 29 Mar 2012 248,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside steering rack arm ball joint slight worn

Pass 12 Apr 2011 199,339 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 145,183 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 145,183 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 97,894 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 88,029 miles

Both front wiper blades have poor efficiency.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 88,029 miles

Both front wiper blades have poor efficiency.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 65,971 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 VFA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

OV54 VFA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is OV54 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV54 VFA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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