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LR54 ZYW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

239,478 mi
Last recorded239,478 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR54 ZYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 239,478 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 239,478 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 229,507 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 223,623 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 223,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 215,558 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 215,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 204,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 192,964 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 166,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 166,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 146,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 122,500 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to brakes binding slightly

Fail 3 Oct 2011 122,500 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs showing signs of wear

Rear wheel bearing not fully checked due to brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Oct 2010 92,252 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,761 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,625 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,643 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 ZYW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 ZYW, 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 ZYW registered?

LR54 ZYW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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