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DX54 HYW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,217 mi
Last recorded99,217 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 HYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 99,217 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 99,217 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)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 93,843 miles

air intake leak

all indicators pale

e.m.l on

front tyres on limit and worn on inside edges

high level stop innop

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit wearing on both edges cracking and has been repaired twice

play in n/s of rack

rear no plate deteriorating borderline

Fail 16 Sep 2016 93,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)

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

air intake leak

all indicators pale

e.m.l on

front tyres on limit and worn on inside edges

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/r tyre close to limit wearing on both edges cracking and has been repaired twice

play in n/s of rack

rear no plate deteriorating borderline

Pass 4 Sep 2015 86,068 miles

Engine management light on. Battery insecure. Rear number plate worn. Axle bushes split.

Offside Rear tyre requires attention

Play in both steering arms/rack

Fail 4 Sep 2015 86,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and traction control lamp (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Mounting D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Mounting D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on. Battery insecure. Rear number plate worn. Axle bushes split.

Offside Rear tyre requires attention

Play in both steering arms/rack

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system rusty

Rear number plate poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti-roll bar D bushes poor.

front suspension bushes poor.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

rear exhaust mount poor

Fail 31 Aug 2013 71,183 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on.

front anti-roll bar D bushes poor.

front suspension bushes poor.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

rear exhaust mount poor

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag warning light on.

engine warning light on.

front suspension bushes worn.

rear number plate poor.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,562 miles

air bag light on/ eml on/ rear discs poor/ front pads low / heat shield loose front exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,432 miles

air bag light on

child seat fitted to nsr

engine gearbox oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pads low

front and rear discsc corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 30 Dec 2008 38,701 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,701 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 32,574 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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DX54 HYW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX54 HYW, 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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What year was DX54 HYW registered?

DX54 HYW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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