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SK54 LHZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

75,782 mi
Last recorded75,782 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 LHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,782 miles

Central Rear Rear axle corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,031 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 75,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 74,054 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 74,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 73,191 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,600 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,799 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,929 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2016 69,080 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2016 69,080 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,020 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 66,502 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,137 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,946 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,537 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 60,323 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,863 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,829 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 32,793 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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SK54 LHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LHZ, 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 SK54 LHZ registered?

SK54 LHZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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