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DY54 FVC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

361,303 mi
Last recorded361,303 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 FVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 361,303 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 361,303 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 351,378 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

gearbox oil leak

part worn tyers fitted o/s/f, o/s/r, & n/s/f

Fail 10 Jul 2013 351,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

gearbox oil leak

part worn tyers fitted o/s/f, o/s/r, & n/s/f

Pass 14 Jul 2012 341,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 218,476 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 290,163 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 263,308 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 225,242 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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DY54 FVC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 DY54 FVC, 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 DY54 FVC registered?

DY54 FVC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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