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VU54 LZX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,638 mi
Last recorded126,638 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 LZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 126,638 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 121,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge and worn unevenly

Fail 12 Sep 2020 121,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge and worn unevenly

Pass 25 Sep 2019 114,878 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 114,878 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 107,810 miles

Emissions not detected

Front Brake discs lipped and corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2018 107,810 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))

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

Emissions not detected

Front Brake discs lipped and corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Various underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,895 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 98,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,225 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front tyre inner edges worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 86,225 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front tyre inner edges worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 74,493 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 59,653 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2013 57,120 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,863 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 18 Sep 2010 45,329 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,372 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,479 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 24,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VU54 LZX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU54 LZX, 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 VU54 LZX registered?

VU54 LZX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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