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RA54 VND

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,607 mi
Last recorded127,607 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 VND
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 127,607 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 125,165 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 121,327 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Small coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 116,488 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 116,488 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 112,960 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to showing cord on inside edge

Fail 29 Aug 2018 112,960 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to showing cord on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2017 108,895 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,601 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,110 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 95,247 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2013 88,652 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 82,304 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,158 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 66,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 57,576 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,576 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,532 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 30,521 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 VND is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VND, 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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RA54 VND is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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