MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,244 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pedal soft on first application, advise bleeding brakes/master cylinder
eml light lit at time of test
exhaust has a minor blow
nearside mirror had a wonky image
nearside rack boot twisted and knotted, needs sorting before it splits
nearside rear brake hose has been clamped at some stage and has a flat spot
nearside rear wheel weights are about to fall off
offside park has a slightly reduced effort, and cable slightly snagging
offside puter sill distorted and full of filler at front end
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battery loose
eml light on
engine oil leaks
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both sills damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s sill damaged
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY54 ELC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 FY54 ELC, 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 FY54 ELC registered?
FY54 ELC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.
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