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VU54 NKN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,007 mi
Last recorded90,007 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 90,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,736 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

driver door window inop

exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2020 81,069 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing and distorting ,advise renewing

corrosion in subframe,springs,underside etc

inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,554 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 74,837 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 74,786 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also showing signs of deteriation (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 69,760 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 69,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,597 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,103 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 59,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 54,487 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,917 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 48,917 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 41,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 24,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 17,848 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,688 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,986 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 NKN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

VU54 NKN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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