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VR54 STS

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,977 mi
Last recorded116,977 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR54 STS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,977 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

worn engine mount lower

Fail 5 Dec 2013 116,977 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

worn engine mount lower

oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 106,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 106,302 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 99,465 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 99,465 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 87,873 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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VR54 STS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 STS, 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 VR54 STS registered?

VR54 STS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is VR54 STS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VR54 STS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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