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AJ54 YUT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

259,211 mi
Last recorded259,211 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YUT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 259,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 245,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 220,898 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 220,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 188,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 188,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 176,679 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 176,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 170,160 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 170,160 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 160,629 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 160,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 142,941 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 142,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 119,850 miles

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2010 119,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 96,705 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 96,705 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,824 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 61,164 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 61,164 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AJ54 YUT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AJ54 YUT, 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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AJ54 YUT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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