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KY54 UYP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,297 mi
Last recorded165,297 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 UYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2017 165,297 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE FRONTS (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 164,508 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 164,508 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 164,481 miles

Emissions not tested Due to car over heating (cooling fan broken) emissions CO is to high also (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management warning light on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Traction control warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2015 159,057 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 159,057 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 152,918 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 141,499 miles

brake pad warning lamp on

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 7 Sep 2012 130,473 miles

advise brake pad warning light on.. wire's broken on n/s/f brake

Pass 9 Sep 2011 119,360 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,416 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 59,951 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,147 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 40,958 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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KY54 UYP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY54 UYP, 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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KY54 UYP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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