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FP54 JYH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

124,996 mi
Last recorded124,996 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 JYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 124,996 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 121,363 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 113,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 105,479 miles

Advise surface corrosion to rear axle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mounted on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 105,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advise surface corrosion to rear axle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mounted on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,700 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 100,648 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 98,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2019 94,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 93w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50r17 93w xl (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,328 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 90,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel filter insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 85,899 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Nearside front and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 80,411 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded Nearside front and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 75,666 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded Nearside front & offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2015 75,666 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

coil spring corroded Nearside front & offside front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,844 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded and leaking slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 70,742 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded and swollen at rear

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner steering rack joint has slight play

Rear exhaust slightly corroded and leaking slightly

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 64,733 miles

Both front coil springs slightly corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2012 58,649 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm back bush is slightly unbonded

Rear exhaust silencer mounting is slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2011 52,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 44,513 miles

All four tyre treads getting low

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

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

Offside front brake pads getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 37,491 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,546 miles

play in near side track rod to steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,549 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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FP54 JYH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FP54 JYH, 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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FP54 JYH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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