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SV54 RDX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,301 mi
Last recorded154,301 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 RDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 154,301 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 154,300 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 154,255 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 154,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 from hoses forward (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding x 2 (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 145,929 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre offside rear tyre perished between tread

Fail 13 Jan 2014 145,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre offside rear tyre perished between tread

Pass 14 Jan 2013 134,336 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 134,332 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre bald on inner shoulder. 195/65x15

o/s door mirror housing damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2012 132,822 miles

n/s headlamp leveller not working

n/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder (195/65x15)

o/s and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes torn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 131,651 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes torn

slight play at o/s/f wheel

tyre size (195/65x15).

Fail 4 Jan 2011 131,651 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes torn

slight play at o/s/f wheel

tyre size (195/65x15).

Fail 21 Dec 2009 128,217 miles

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

o/s and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes torn

Pass 21 Dec 2009 128,217 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower arm rear bushes torn

Fail 9 Dec 2008 110,657 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s and n/s/f lower arm bushes torn

Pass 9 Dec 2008 110,657 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s and n/s/f lower arm bushes torn

Pass 17 Dec 2007 85,662 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

rear pads low

Fail 17 Dec 2007 85,662 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on shoulder

rear pads low

Pass 21 Dec 2006 60,258 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 31,646 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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SV54 RDX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SV54 RDX, 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 RDX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 November 2004.

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