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MA54 YZG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,065 mi
Last recorded149,065 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA54 YZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 149,065 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine mil light on but vehicle prior to july 2008

Fail 31 Mar 2021 149,056 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing damaged and sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (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 Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all of rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror glass cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dog bone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on

engine mil light on but vehicle prior to july 2008

Pass 19 Jun 2019 133,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 122,612 miles

Offside Front Brake disc back plate broken

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded and broken

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 122,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc back plate broken

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate corroded and broken

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 104,663 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,731 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Jul 2015 61,698 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 61,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 56,719 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 56,718 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,815 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 41,221 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 35,176 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,057 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 34,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,342 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 32,327 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 20,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning light on

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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MA54 YZG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MA54 YZG, 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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MA54 YZG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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