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LX54 YFC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,659 mi
Last recorded92,659 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 YFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 92,659 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 85,603 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

under car cooler not secure but not likely to fall of.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 79,977 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

under car cooler not secure but not likely to fall of.

Pass 15 Nov 2019 74,412 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 74,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 66,427 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,634 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

exhaust system corroded

nearside front c.v.gaiter leaking/deteriorated(border line pass)

rear tyres starting to get close to legal limit

slight play in offside front track rod end (border line pass)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,787 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

light stone chips windscreen

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2016 56,787 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

light stone chips windscreen

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 49,317 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 7 Nov 2015 49,231 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,600 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

Fail 31 Oct 2014 42,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres wearing on edges of tread.

nearside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge of tread.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,938 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 32,897 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 28,193 miles

engine management light on

front discs slightly worn

Fail 1 Nov 2010 28,193 miles

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

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

engine management light on

front discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 23,037 miles

handbrake slightly stiff in operation

rear indicator bulbs fading

wing mirror adjustment switch adrift

Fail 3 Nov 2009 23,024 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

handbrake slightly stiff in operation

rear indicator bulbs fading

wing mirror adjustment switch adrift

Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,149 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 15,084 miles

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

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 YFC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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