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NU54 YVL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

216,291 mi
Last recorded216,291 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 YVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 216,291 miles

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

front inner wishbone bushes worn

oil leak

springs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2017 216,278 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front inner wishbone bushes worn

oil leak

springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2016 207,871 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 195,670 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 181,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 169,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 157,095 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 145,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 125,835 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 117,799 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 103,998 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 94,870 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 83,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,864 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 72,864 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 63,467 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,497 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 42,724 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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NU54 YVL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NU54 YVL, 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 NU54 YVL registered?

NU54 YVL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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