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OV54 VFJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

180,341 mi
Last recorded180,341 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 VFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 180,341 miles

offside cv gaiter has small split

offside front anti-rollbar droplink gaiter has small split

offside front bottom arm suspension bush has slight movement

rear number plate starting to separate

slight corrosion to offside sill

stone damage to windscreen

Fail 20 May 2013 180,341 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

offside cv gaiter has small split

offside front anti-rollbar droplink gaiter has small split

offside front bottom arm suspension bush has slight movement

rear number plate starting to separate

slight corrosion to offside sill

stone damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2012 164,100 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 164,083 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 148,000 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 131,156 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2009 111,740 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 101,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 101,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 77,962 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 77,962 miles

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

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

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 VFJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

OV54 VFJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2004.

Is OV54 VFJ safe to buy?

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