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PX54 URO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,783 mi
Last recorded143,783 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 URO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 143,783 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Fail 6 Dec 2019 143,783 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 23 Nov 2018 142,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 142,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 139,362 miles

engine lamp on, engine cover noisy, rear discs rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2017 139,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine lamp on, engine cover noisy, rear discs rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2016 133,941 miles

engine cover noisy, engine light on, n/s indicators fading, front discs (lip), o/s/f shocker slight seepage

Fail 28 Nov 2016 133,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover noisy, engine light on, n/s indicators fading, front discs (lip), o/s/f shocker slight seepage

Pass 4 Dec 2015 126,886 miles

both front brake hoses splitting,both rear tyres very low on inner treads

osf shocker leaking,nsf indicator discoloured,both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Fail 4 Dec 2015 126,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no pattern-check bulb-lamp investigate (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake hoses splitting,both rear tyres very low on inner treads

osf shocker leaking,nsf indicator discoloured,both front suspension arm rear bushes splitting

Pass 1 Dec 2014 119,491 miles

engine light on, o/s/f shocker damp

Fail 28 Nov 2014 119,491 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine light on, o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 4 Oct 2013 107,238 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres bald on inner edge (raised tread)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slightly mishaped

o/s/r and o/s/f wheels slightly distorted

Fail 3 Oct 2013 107,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres bald on inner edge (raised tread)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slightly mishaped

o/s/r and o/s/f wheels slightly distorted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 92,921 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (raised tread)

o/s/r, n/s/r and n/s/f wheels slightly distorted

rear tyres slightly mishaped on inner edge

Fail 21 Aug 2012 92,921 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge (raised tread)

o/s/r, n/s/r and n/s/f wheels slightly distorted

rear tyres slightly mishaped on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 78,793 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,107 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 49,790 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 49,571 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,980 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit and inner worn

o/s/r tyre low and inner worn

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,871 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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PX54 URO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PX54 URO, 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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PX54 URO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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