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RA54 VNG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

145,202 mi
Last recorded145,202 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 VNG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 145,202 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 142,203 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 142,200 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 135,676 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 135,674 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 130,558 miles

Diesel smoke emission at maximum permitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 130,558 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Diesel smoke emission at maximum permitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 121,181 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 121,181 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 109,576 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 98,054 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,666 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 84,666 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 71,383 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 71,383 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 67,889 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 63,412 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 58,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 58,030 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,567 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 47,449 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 42,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 36,474 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 31,466 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,980 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,177 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 VNG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 VNG, 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 VNG registered?

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

Is RA54 VNG safe to buy?

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