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VU54 NKM

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,524 mi
Last recorded125,524 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,524 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 125,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 107,251 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 107,251 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 94,067 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 89,477 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 83,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 75,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Fail 2 May 2015 75,797 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 67,885 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Fail 28 Apr 2014 67,885 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 20 May 2013 58,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 51,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,148 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,695 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 25,719 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 NKM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU54 NKM registered?

VU54 NKM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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The MOT history for VU54 NKM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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