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SK54 LHX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,585 mi
Last recorded190,585 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 LHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 190,585 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 190,585 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 185,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL appear corroded under plastic sleeves (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt buckle difficult to engage

rear brake discs are poor , nearside rear brake has slight bind

Fail 7 Sep 2017 185,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL appear corroded under plastic sleeves (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f seat belt buckle difficult to engage

rear brake discs are poor , nearside rear brake has slight bind

Pass 8 Sep 2016 180,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 165,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 165,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 149,365 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 140,328 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside mirror casing damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2012 132,252 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 132,250 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 124,035 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 111,965 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 111,965 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2009 99,958 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 90,976 miles

Centre exhaust mount starting to brake

Pass 31 Aug 2007 78,194 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 78,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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SK54 LHX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK54 LHX, 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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SK54 LHX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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