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SP54 DLY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,060 mi
Last recorded160,060 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 DLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 160,060 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 147,372 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 147,372 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 114,749 miles

nearside front tyre worn more on inner edge

slight brake bind on offside rear brake

Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,352 miles

pin hole in offside front outer cv gaitor

Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,613 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,946 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 51,946 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 36,314 miles

front brake pad linings at around 1.5mm, recommend change.

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 DLY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP54 DLY, 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 SP54 DLY registered?

SP54 DLY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is SP54 DLY safe to buy?

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