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SK54 LHY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,242 mi
Last recorded66,242 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 LHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 66,242 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

floor covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 66,239 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

floor covers fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 62,214 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 55,487 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 52,800 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 52,800 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 50,160 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & cracking 195/65/15

o/s & n/s/r shockabsorber dirt shields insecure

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge & cracking 195/65/15

Fail 6 Dec 2013 50,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & cracking 195/65/15

o/s & n/s/r shockabsorber dirt shields insecure

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge & cracking 195/65/15

Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jan 2013 44,341 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jan 2012 38,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,554 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 28,560 miles

Both front tyres are borderline pass and should be replaced soon.

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 28,560 miles

Both front tyres are borderline pass and should be replaced soon.

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,516 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 17,641 miles

unable to open fuel filler cap unless prised open

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 LHY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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