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BU54 YOR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,104 mi
Last recorded152,104 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 YOR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 152,104 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 152,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 143,436 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 143,436 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 130,064 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 130,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 125,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear shock dust covers are insecure

advise passenger air-bag switched off at time of test

Fail 30 Oct 2014 125,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear shock dust covers are insecure

advise passenger air-bag switched off at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2013 121,818 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,199 miles

1. airbag light on 2 under tray fitted 3 both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

Fail 26 Nov 2012 107,199 miles

1. airbag light on 2 under tray fitted 3 both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 90,562 miles

condition of wipers

Pass 29 Nov 2010 75,575 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,084 miles

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

front brake imbalance 10%

Pass 27 Nov 2008 46,184 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 32,386 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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BU54 YOR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BU54 YOR, 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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BU54 YOR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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