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SG54 OJV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,035 mi
Last recorded157,035 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 OJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 157,035 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 143,606 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rears underneath plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Brake wear warning indicator illuminated

Damage to both outer sills

N/s wiper blade split

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight bind on o/s rear brake

Slight play in front top strut mountings

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s front and n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 143,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear to callipers including flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 front to rears underneath plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Brake wear warning indicator illuminated

Damage to both outer sills

N/s wiper blade split

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Slight bind on o/s rear brake

Slight play in front top strut mountings

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s front and n/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 128,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2016 128,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,774 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,517 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 107,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,071 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 96,071 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 82,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2012 82,273 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,411 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 70,411 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 60,648 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 60,648 miles

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

ADVISE CONDITION OF NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE.

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE DISC WORN.

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE DISC WORN.

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR METAL BRAKE DISC.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,423 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,951 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Oct 2007 29,987 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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SG54 OJV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SG54 OJV, 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 SG54 OJV registered?

SG54 OJV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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