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SP54 TRV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

64,168 mi
Last recorded64,168 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 64,168 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 64,165 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,876 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 5 Nov 2013 57,876 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 50,567 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 50,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 44,967 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 44,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 38,330 miles

Airbag warning light on

All 4 tyres wearing around inner edges

Fail 22 Sep 2010 38,328 miles

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

Airbag warning light on

All 4 tyres wearing around inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,810 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front wipers smearing screen

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2009 30,810 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

both front wipers smearing screen

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,927 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 23,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2007 12,622 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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SP54 TRV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 TRV, 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 TRV registered?

SP54 TRV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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