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SM54 BVL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,449 mi
Last recorded166,449 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 BVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2021 166,449 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 155,285 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 144,148 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 143,898 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 78,495 miles

both rear brake discs have corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2015 78,495 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake discs have corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,675 miles

All road tyres worn on inner egdes

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2014 74,675 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

All road tyres worn on inner egdes

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2013 68,982 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 68,881 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 63,927 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 57,887 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,221 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 45,993 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 37,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,840 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 27,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SM54 BVL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BVL, 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 BVL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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