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SA54 OCF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

217,836 mi
Last recorded217,836 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 OCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 217,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

airbag light on

Pass 5 Dec 2011 212,826 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 212,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 208,047 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 201,896 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 201,895 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 189,728 miles

Oil drip at sump plug

Air bag light at dash stays on

Centre stop light [only some bulbs working]

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 25 Sep 2008 189,509 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air bag light at dash stays on

Centre stop light [only some bulbs working]

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Mar 2008 169,854 miles

Air bag light stays on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre stop light [some bulbs out]

Spare wheel missing

Turbo hose loose at O/S/R off engine

Fail 26 Mar 2008 169,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air bag light stays on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre stop light [some bulbs out]

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S No-plate light dull

Spare wheel missing

Turbo hose loose at O/S/R off engine

Pass 19 Sep 2007 148,022 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 124,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 99,313 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 75,095 miles

slight cut on nearside rear inside of tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2005 50,791 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 OCF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OCF, 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 OCF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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