MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both, 2-3mm, 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
both front tyre perished and worn on edges, 195/65/15
engine cover fitted
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) large amount of play ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
various oil leaks at engine area
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure not bolted in (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) large amount of play ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
various oil leaks at engine area
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)
Both rear tyres worn uneven
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front sill damaged
Offside front track rod inner joint slight play
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both rear tyres worn uneven
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front sill damaged
Offside front track rod inner joint slight play
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
nearside front passenger door window wont open
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
nearside front passenger door window wont open
exhaust back box hanger deteriorated
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust back box hanger deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front tyres are on their wear indicators.
Both front tyres are on their wear indicators.
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
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SM54 BVJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 SM54 BVJ, 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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SM54 BVJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2004.
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