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VU54 ZSF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,439 mi
Last recorded106,439 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 106,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at the ends (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion at the ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 104,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retractive mech slow

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 104,363 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retractive mech slow

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 102,333 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values ( ENGINE NOISE AS WELL ) (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle customer asked to carry on (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,611 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 99,609 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Jul 2017 90,809 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jul 2016 86,359 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 86,357 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 82,779 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 75,881 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,155 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,370 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,103 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,995 miles

rear bump stops broken

Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,851 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,243 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,505 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 ZSF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ZSF, 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 ZSF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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