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SP54 DKN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

205,912 mi
Last recorded205,912 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 DKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 205,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 193,799 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 193,795 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 186,057 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 177,673 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 177,670 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre to rear joint clamps corroded and loose (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 170,046 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 162,130 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 156,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 149,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 142,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Sep 2011 142,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 131,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 15 Sep 2009 109,178 miles

rear brake pads starting to deterate

Fail 4 Sep 2009 108,494 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake pads starting to deterate

Pass 17 Sep 2008 88,445 miles

both rear bump stops starting to split

Fail 17 Sep 2008 88,445 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear bump stops starting to split

Pass 24 Sep 2007 69,518 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front wiper split

nearside rear tyre has stepped tred

Fail 24 Sep 2007 69,518 miles

near side front wiper split

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rear tyre has stepped tred

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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SP54 DKN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP54 DKN, 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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SP54 DKN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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