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SO54 LOW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,444 mi
Last recorded129,444 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 LOW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 129,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And started to corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 129,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2017 129,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush And offside (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 129,328 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroded.

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on inner sidewall.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 122,532 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2014 110,242 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

eml warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear seat belts not checked due to no access

Pass 6 Nov 2013 100,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,874 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 82,982 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 79,912 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 79,912 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 662,299 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 66,229 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,666 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 28,376 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 28,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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SO54 LOW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SO54 LOW, 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 SO54 LOW registered?

SO54 LOW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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