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OV54 VXK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,470 mi
Last recorded109,470 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 109,470 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 109,470 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 102,991 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 96,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 96,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,168 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 89,765 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 86,704 miles

N/S PARK BRAKE LOW READING / PERFORMAMCE

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,407 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 80,407 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 67,820 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,348 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,803 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 50,670 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 45,491 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 39,299 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,203 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 33,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 26,051 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 19,111 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VXK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VXK, 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 VXK registered?

OV54 VXK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is OV54 VXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV54 VXK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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