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SA54 OBL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,291 mi
Last recorded146,291 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 OBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 146,291 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 120,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

all flashers getting a bit pale

engine oil leak from oil filter area

exhaust middle and tail poor condition, clamp broken

slight coolant leak from side of head

turbo boost pipe loose

Fail 18 Nov 2015 120,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

all flashers getting a bit pale

engine oil leak from oil filter area

exhaust middle and tail poor condition, clamp broken

slight coolant leak from side of head

turbo boost pipe loose

Pass 2 Dec 2014 114,591 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 101,637 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,694 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,874 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,333 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,761 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,972 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 45,406 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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SA54 OBL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SA54 OBL, 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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SA54 OBL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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