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SD54 ZFU

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

283,682 mi
Last recorded283,682 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 ZFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 283,682 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 278,053 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 276,028 miles

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)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 269,115 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 257,717 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 257,717 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2015 246,882 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 246,882 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 213,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 213,055 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 225,090 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 225,090 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 210,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 151,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 127,085 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 96,929 miles

advise keep eye on all tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2007 70,882 miles

advise further look at front suspension

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 ZFU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

SD54 ZFU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is SD54 ZFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD54 ZFU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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