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LR54 ZYV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,242 mi
Last recorded153,242 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 ZYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 153,242 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both side inner sills slightly corroded

slight damage to both side inner sills

Fail 18 Jan 2017 155,086 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit now (4.1.E.1)

sills distorted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 148,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexis (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

handbrake mech tight

Fail 20 Jan 2016 148,140 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at sleeve (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexis (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT NOW (4.1.E.1)

handbrake mech tight

Pass 22 Jan 2015 140,346 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 140,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 125,794 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

sills distorted

Pass 14 Jan 2013 116,962 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 116,951 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 105,142 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 105,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 94,522 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 94,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 82,183 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 82,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 68,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,487 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 53,796 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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LR54 ZYV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LR54 ZYV, 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 LR54 ZYV registered?

LR54 ZYV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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