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RV54 MVJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,365 mi
Last recorded117,365 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 MVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 117,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 117,478 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split / poor (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 102,308 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 15 Sep 2014 102,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

eml light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,556 miles

osr/nsr tyres getting low 2.5mm

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,286 miles

middle rear seatbelt not fully checked due to seat cover fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2012 78,286 miles

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

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

middle rear seatbelt not fully checked due to seat cover fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2011 71,718 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 71,718 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear brake discs corroded and scored

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 63,610 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear brake discs corroded and scored

Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,306 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread uneven wear and wearing low

nearside rear tyre tread ONLY JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,306 miles

nearside front tyre tread uneven wear and wearing low

nearside rear tyre tread ONLY JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 45,991 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Uneven wear offside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2007 36,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyre treads ONLY JUST ON LEGAL LIMIT

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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RV54 MVJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RV54 MVJ, 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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RV54 MVJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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