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PX54 UTA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,999 mi
Last recorded145,999 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 UTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 145,999 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear light units tinted / painted little affect to light output

both sills corroded / damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2018 127,028 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 122,762 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads on limit 1.5 mm (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs+pads need to replace as soon as possible (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 112,099 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

rear hand brake needs adjustment

Pass 8 Nov 2014 92,000 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 96,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 81,031 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 78,028 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 78,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 73,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 1 Nov 2011 64,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n.s.f steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,936 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n.s.f steering rack arm has slight play

n.s.r inner brake pad low

Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,451 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight play n/s track bar end

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,451 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight play n/s track bar end

Pass 27 Oct 2009 45,865 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,072 miles

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 9 Oct 2007 26,292 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 UTA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PX54 UTA, 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 UTA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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