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SV54 OXL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,313 mi
Last recorded129,313 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 OXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 129,313 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all four (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside front outer boot deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded condition

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2018 114,131 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16/91V (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear brake disc back plates corroded condition

both rear brake discs corroded condition

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside front brake hose slightly damaged

offside front outer cv boot slightly deterioated

offside rear brake slightly binding

rear number plate deteriorated

rear suspension components corroded condition

Pass 31 Oct 2017 99,208 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear suspension componants corroded condition

rear suspension componats corroded condition

rear suspension componats corroded condition

Fail 30 Oct 2017 99,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

auxilliary belt cracked

rear suspension componants corroded condition

rear suspension componats corroded condition

rear suspension componats corroded condition

Pass 14 Nov 2016 98,379 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 91,811 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Aug 2013 72,693 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,930 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 59,890 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,941 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 35,428 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,947 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,804 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 9,554 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 9,554 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear discs getting rusty

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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SV54 OXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SV54 OXL, 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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SV54 OXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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