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VX54 GXM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,472 mi
Last recorded160,472 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 GXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 160,472 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both sills becoming corroded

ns sill dammaged

Fail 12 Nov 2018 160,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

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

both sills becoming corroded

ns sill dammaged

Pass 14 Nov 2017 147,304 miles

Not all testable items could be inspected due to the underbody trays fitted

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 133,610 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management warning lamp on

underbody trays fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,904 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle trays / covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Nov 2015 125,975 miles

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

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

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

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Under vehicle trays / covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 124,312 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,971 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,745 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 92,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 80,855 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 71,042 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,463 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,043 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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VX54 GXM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX54 GXM, 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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VX54 GXM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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