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VU54 NHV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

249,796 mi
Last recorded249,796 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 249,796 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front sill corroded

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2023 233,997 miles

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security thru out (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 227,444 miles

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security thru ought (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 227,444 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security thru ought (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 217,694 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 217,692 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 205,303 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 205,301 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 197,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 180,970 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 180,948 miles

Nearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 164,562 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 140,165 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 115,559 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 115,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,095 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,710 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,701 miles

both rear tyres cracking up and 3mm.

slight play in wishbone lower bushes.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,899 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 22 Aug 2011 56,121 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,545 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,494 miles

NSR Tyre tread pattern very slightly distorted.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,344 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 20,352 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and completely worn on very inner edges-replace ASAP.

Both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape-replace ASAP.

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

Nearside handbrake arm on caliper not fully returning.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner tread.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 20,352 miles

Both front tyres worn to 3mm and completely worn on very inner edges-replace ASAP.

Both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape-replace ASAP.

Nearside handbrake arm on caliper not fully returning.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on inner tread.

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 NHV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 NHV, 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 NHV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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