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VU54 NHB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,593 mi
Last recorded157,593 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NHB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 157,593 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 144,911 miles

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)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 144,828 miles

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.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 132,617 miles

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.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 116,790 miles

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.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 116,770 miles

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.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 101,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 101,273 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,995 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 85,995 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 66,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,333 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 52,910 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 42,837 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,538 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,017 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 28,351 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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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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