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LX54 YEY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,960 mi
Last recorded102,960 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 YEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 102,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 94,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres worn inner edges slightly

offside rear shocker dust boot detiorated

Fail 19 Jul 2014 94,787 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres worn inner edges slightly

offside rear shocker dust boot detiorated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,861 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Sep 2012 76,035 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes greased

Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,666 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Sep 2011 63,663 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,418 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 44,167 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,167 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,009 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,506 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 23,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LX54 YEY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LX54 YEY, 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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LX54 YEY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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