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SH54 UWL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2016

advise oil leak.

advise slight play in n/s/f rack end.

Fail 25 May 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit split+perished change asap (4.1.E.1)

advise nail in o/s/r tyre

advise oil leak.

advise slight play in n/s/f rack end.

Pass 26 May 2015

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

advise oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise oil leak

Pass 15 May 2014

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

milage does not show anything

rear axle bushes perished

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 15 May 2014

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

milage does not show anything

rear axle bushes perished

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 21 May 2013
Fail 20 May 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

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 UWL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UWL, 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 UWL registered?

SH54 UWL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2004.

Is SH54 UWL safe to buy?

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