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2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,672 mi
Last recorded128,672 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR54 END
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 128,672 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 121,686 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2023 121,681 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 112,597 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 111,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 106,600 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 101,836 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

engine light on

pad warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,159 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pipe poorly fitted

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 90,838 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN EXCESSIVELY INNER EDGE AND O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 26 Nov 2015 90,838 miles

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

N/S/R TYRE WORN EXCESSIVELY INNER EDGE AND O/S/R TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 26 Nov 2014 85,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 85,919 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 80,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 74,476 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 74,476 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 68,508 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 68,502 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,367 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 56,885 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,133 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,721 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 29,340 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 15 Dec 2007 29,340 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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VR54 END is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VR54 END, 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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VR54 END is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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