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SM54 LWY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,008 mi
Last recorded177,008 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 LWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 177,008 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 160,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2014 113,041 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 112,980 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2014 112,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r brake backing plate starting to deteriorat

Pass 5 May 2014 112,655 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r brake backing plate starting to deteriorat

Pass 30 Apr 2013 99,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 82,701 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 82,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 63,925 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 61,076 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 61,076 miles

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

both bottom suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 50,996 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,776 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 52,230 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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SM54 LWY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SM54 LWY, 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 SM54 LWY registered?

SM54 LWY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2004.

Is SM54 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 LWY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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