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SL54 VZW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

118,917 mi
Last recorded118,917 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 VZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 118,917 miles

Front no plate cracked

Front wishbone rear bushes unbonding

Nearside Front steering rack end joint worn but not to excess

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

drivers door mirror cracked

front brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 118,916 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front lower wishbone bushes perishing

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front steering rack end joint worn but not to excess

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

drivers door mirror cracked

front brake discs worn/corroded

reverse lamps not working

Pass 10 Oct 2017 111,388 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 111,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,764 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 95,013 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,514 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 90,514 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 87,033 miles

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,395 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,053 miles

front n/plate slight damage

Fail 11 Nov 2011 68,053 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front n/plate slight damage

Pass 11 Nov 2010 57,994 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 52,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres getting low,corrision on brake discs all round

Pass 18 Nov 2009 52,048 miles

rear tyres getting low,corrision on brake discs all round

Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,417 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 42,416 miles

Nearside 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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SL54 VZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SL54 VZW, 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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SL54 VZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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