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RA54 VMZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,375 mi
Last recorded109,375 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 VMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 109,375 miles

nsf tyre worn on edges

rear sub-frame rusty

Fail 12 Sep 2020 109,362 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

nsf tyre worn on edges

rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,911 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,442 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,102 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 81,948 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 76,858 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail within the tread, slow puncture

Pass 21 Nov 2014 72,063 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 72,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 66,087 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 66,087 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,061 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 46,039 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 37,074 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,908 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,787 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 23,761 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,411 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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RA54 VMZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RA54 VMZ, 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 RA54 VMZ registered?

RA54 VMZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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