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VN54 VNH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,212 mi
Last recorded157,212 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 VNH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 157,212 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2022 157,212 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 152,442 miles

front discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2021 152,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front discs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 149,010 miles

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2020 149,009 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres on 2mm

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 145,375 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

Fail 4 Jul 2019 145,375 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

Pass 6 Jul 2018 137,068 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 137,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 125,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 114,514 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 114,512 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 105,435 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 105,435 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 100,134 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 100,126 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2013 93,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

needs tracking

slight wear front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Apr 2012 84,719 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear rear brake discs

Fail 10 Apr 2012 84,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear rear brake discs

Pass 16 Feb 2011 68,221 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,565 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,312 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,442 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 35,283 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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VN54 VNH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 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 VNH, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN54 VNH registered?

VN54 VNH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 January 2005.

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