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WV54 VSC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

241,411 mi
Last recorded241,411 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 VSC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 241,411 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 241,403 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 232,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 220,890 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 209,981 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top shocker mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front bumper insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2016 209,981 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top shocker mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding caliper (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top shocker mount (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front bumper insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2015 198,473 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 184,425 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front sill lips damaged

nsf tyre worn outer tread

Fail 16 Sep 2014 184,373 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front sill lips damaged

nsf tyre worn outrer tread

Pass 17 Sep 2013 174,237 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 174,237 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 167,022 miles

Headlamp washers not working.

Small amount of grease around n/s/f outer c.v. boot, but no hole or split visable.

Pass 20 Sep 2011 159,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both nearside & offside front wiperblades worn..

both nearside & offside rear tyres perrished..

Pass 21 Sep 2010 150,119 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

slight play in offside rack joint

Pass 9 Sep 2009 141,177 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 133,328 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 28 Sep 2007 119,981 miles

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

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

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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WV54 VSC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 WV54 VSC, 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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WV54 VSC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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