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VN54 OWD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,670 mi
Last recorded127,670 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 OWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 127,670 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2021 113,369 miles

Nearside rear brake disc is showing signs of heat

Offside front brake is binding on slightly

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2020 109,816 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush ,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 109,816 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush ,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 103,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r shock cover loose / oil leaks /rad leak / engine x under covers fitted /

rear plate / front tyres 3mm / o/s/f cv boot splitting / n/s/f tyre 2.8mm

Fail 26 Mar 2019 103,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat signs on n/s/f brake disc

n/s/r shock cover loose / oil leaks /rad leak / engine x under covers fitted /

rear plate / front tyres 3mm / o/s/f cv boot splitting / n/s/f tyre 2.8mm

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 86,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,118 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cut (2.5.C.1a)

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

nsr tyre inner edge worn,front tyres inner edges bald

service brakes 54%,h/brake 17% close to min efficiency

Pass 1 Jun 2015 75,589 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 29 May 2014 67,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 67,493 miles

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 61,661 miles

slight oil leak to engine

Fail 3 Jun 2013 61,661 miles

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

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

slight oil leak to engine

Pass 7 Jun 2012 54,963 miles

slight oil/fuel leak to engine

Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,660 miles

all four tyres worn close to legal limit

oil leak to engine

Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,361 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 37,672 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,239 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 30,239 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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VN54 OWD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN54 OWD, 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 VN54 OWD registered?

VN54 OWD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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