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SA54 VBU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

183,316 mi
Last recorded183,316 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 VBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 183,316 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 183,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 181,661 miles

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

Offside Front hole in sill

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides & n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 174,505 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 168,688 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 162,985 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Oct 2021 162,985 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2020 149,881 miles

nearside rear brake caliper

offside front wheel has been rubbing inner wheel arch

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear brake discs warped

Fail 11 Sep 2020 149,880 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear brake caliper

offside front wheel has been rubbing inner wheel arch

rear brake discs badly corroded

rear brake discs warped

Pass 8 Oct 2019 147,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 147,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 141,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 131,243 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 119,882 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

Rear back box exhaust mount weld deteriorated

Fail 15 Sep 2016 119,748 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Rear back box exhaust mount weld deteriorated

Rear bump-stops deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,020 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,339 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,110 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 73,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside front door sill slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear wiper not working

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,696 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 57,439 miles

the front brake disc are getting corroded on inside edges

there is a slight oil leak from offside gearbox oil seal

Pass 30 Sep 2009 50,056 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,324 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,459 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 VBU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VBU, 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 SA54 VBU registered?

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

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