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SA54 OCK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

271,947 mi
Last recorded271,947 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 OCK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 271,947 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jan 2015 271,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2014 267,146 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 267,136 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Lower gearbox rubber mounting deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2013 266,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting rubber slighty deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket slighty deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2013 266,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Lower engine mounting rubber slighty deteriorated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket slighty deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 257,264 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 257,264 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 244,587 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 236,247 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 236,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 223,869 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 223,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 205,727 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 205,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 174,261 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 174,261 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 141,391 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 141,391 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 123,358 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 123,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 108,673 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 108,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 94,184 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 OCK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 SA54 OCK, 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 OCK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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