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GY54 FXR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,885 mi
Last recorded118,885 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 FXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 118,885 miles

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

general corrosion underneath the vehicle all parts

Pass 20 Oct 2021 116,040 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 116,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear calliper lever on fully for hbrake

Fail 4 Oct 2021 116,033 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 109,097 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 109,097 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,277 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 95,170 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,770 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,015 miles

advise heat shield loose

Pass 18 Sep 2015 71,308 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 66,079 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 60,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 55,322 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 51,339 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 51,339 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 43,214 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,157 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,571 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 30,455 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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GY54 FXR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY54 FXR, 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 GY54 FXR registered?

GY54 FXR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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