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SH54 FNF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,586 mi
Last recorded123,586 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 FNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 123,586 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 111,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2009 101,001 miles

clutch pedal shuddering severely

Fail 27 May 2009 101,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal shuddering severely

Pass 28 May 2008 72,193 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 72,193 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

axle bushs started to wear

discs started to wear

slight play on links

Pass 19 Nov 2007 130,447 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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SH54 FNF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SH54 FNF, 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 SH54 FNF registered?

SH54 FNF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is SH54 FNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 FNF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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