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SD54 EFH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

56,825 mi
Last recorded56,825 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 EFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 56,825 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 56,823 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 49,582 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 49,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 43,343 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 38,988 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 36,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 32,240 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 32,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2019 32,048 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sills damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2018 30,473 miles

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

front sills damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2017 29,245 miles

offside front sill damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2016 28,034 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 26,662 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 25,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre inner edges wearing

Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,699 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,903 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 2 Nov 2011 19,689 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 17,603 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 15,270 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 12,517 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 9,595 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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SD54 EFH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EFH, 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 SD54 EFH registered?

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

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