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LV54 YMH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,128 mi
Last recorded128,128 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV54 YMH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 128,128 miles

rear light damaged

Fail 3 Jan 2025 128,128 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear light damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2024 120,808 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 120,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,519 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 108,519 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 107,262 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 105,277 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,484 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 102,484 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 98,341 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 94,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 89,610 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 89,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 83,952 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 78,206 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,410 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 72,410 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 67,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,077 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,595 miles

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

n/s/f tyre tread has slight cut

n/s/r tyre has some outer edge wear

o/s/r tyre has some surface cracks

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,908 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil level nearing lower limit

Fail 16 Oct 2009 53,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine oil level nearing lower limit

Pass 5 Nov 2008 47,388 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,928 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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LV54 YMH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LV54 YMH, 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 LV54 YMH registered?

LV54 YMH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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