MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,593 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel brake pipe from axle flexy to caliper has some corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamp lenses. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light. (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front 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 Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamp lenses. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear shock absorber top plastic covers loose.
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps. (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)
both rear shock absorber top dust covers loose foam fitting deteriorated.
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer. (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear top plastic shock absorber covers loose.
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear face. (3.5.1i)
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front bulbs. (1.4.A.2f)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer. (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear top plastic shock absorber covers loose.
polly v belt deteriorated.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU54 NHB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 VU54 NHB, 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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VU54 NHB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2004.
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