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SV54 WRL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,941 mi
Last recorded74,941 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 WRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 74,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 74,941 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2016 70,485 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,235 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,492 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,536 miles

NSF Tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 43,691 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 43,687 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 41,703 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 37,799 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 34,847 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 WRL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WRL, 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 SV54 WRL registered?

SV54 WRL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2004.

Is SV54 WRL safe to buy?

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