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SF54 XZT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

237,265 mi
Last recorded237,265 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 XZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 237,265 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight exhaust leak at back box

Pass 12 Dec 2017 231,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 224,292 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer leaking ( to repair for hackney) (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 224,237 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. unable to check compliance due to seat cover causing obstruction (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed spare tyre cut to chord ( to repair for hackney) (4.1.D.1b)

Front Wheel nut(s) missing o/s/n/s/front wheel studs missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose split and in poor condition (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose split and in poor condition (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing o/s/n/s rear wheel studs missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end gaitor perrished ( to change for hackney test ) (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer leaking ( to repair for hackney) (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres worn to legal limit ( to be changed for hackney test) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 216,602 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 214,344 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2015 209,945 miles

O/S/R S/Absorber slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2015 200,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

SEATS STARTING TO GET STAINED[CLEAN FOR NEXT TEST],REPLACE N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT FOR NEXT TEST

Fail 8 Jun 2015 200,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

SEATS STARTING TO GET STAINED[CLEAN FOR NEXT TEST],REPLACE N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT FOR NEXT TEST

Pass 11 Dec 2014 189,762 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 189,700 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 177,225 miles

N/S/F brake backplate rusting away

N/S/R brake backplate missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F brake backplate missing

Oil dampness down rear off engine

Pass 5 Dec 2013 165,707 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 165,477 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 150,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 150,970 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 136,508 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 136,506 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 120,983 miles

O/S & N/S rear shoch adsorber dust covers loose [fell down]

O/S/F brake disk backplate missing [rusted away]

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear window washers inopp

Pass 7 Dec 2011 106,116 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 106,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,767 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake disc backing plate holed and corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,743 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 48,282 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 48,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,264 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,426 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 39,426 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 32,765 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,477 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 26,280 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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SF54 XZT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 SF54 XZT, 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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SF54 XZT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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