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LC54 YYH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,251 mi
Last recorded137,251 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC54 YYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 137,251 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose under body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 137,251 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose under body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 132,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 124,946 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has a slight grease leak

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

both sill flanges have slight damage

Fail 4 Jul 2023 124,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot has a slight grease leak

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

both sill flanges have slight damage

Pass 4 Jul 2022 116,307 miles

grease around nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 15 Jun 2021 106,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 101,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 97,150 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 93,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 89,723 miles

Central Middle exhaust pipe mounting bracket loose, and corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 78,309 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 78,309 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,607 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 67,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,353 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 11 Dec 2012 56,892 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 56,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 48,074 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 39,840 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 32,382 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,833 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 19,446 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 3mm.

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

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

Very slight engine oil leak.

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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LC54 YYH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LC54 YYH, 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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LC54 YYH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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