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SL54 OAA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,730 mi
Last recorded145,730 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 OAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 145,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 111,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 66,454 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,732 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 43,730 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre wearing on inside

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 41,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,646 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 32,905 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 29,498 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,799 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 20,055 miles

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

bonnet release lever missing(operated manually)

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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SL54 OAA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 SL54 OAA, 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 SL54 OAA registered?

SL54 OAA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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