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SD54 AVR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,387 mi
Last recorded166,387 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 AVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 166,387 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 157,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake disks corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front movement in strut top mount

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 134,889 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust hangers at flexi and center pipe both broken but exhaust still adequately supported

Fail 18 Jan 2018 134,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Near side front to rear at rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Both Rear (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded off side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded and clamp sleeve is corroded and broken

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil All a bit bouncy (2.7.3)

Wipers poor

underside corroded and sills ,sub frames and wings and wheel arches are all corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 155,045 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Pass 17 Dec 2015 155,045 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 149,254 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 136,068 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 13,068 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 129,470 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 111,268 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 94,174 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 72,161 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 53,552 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 43,554 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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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SD54 AVR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SD54 AVR, 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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SD54 AVR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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