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OU54 YBF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,549 mi
Last recorded153,549 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 YBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 153,549 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2025 151,722 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 149,682 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 146,148 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 141,044 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 138,114 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 138,114 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 133,761 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 133,719 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 129,305 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 129,299 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 123,023 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,062 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 109,903 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 109,903 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 101,715 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 101,715 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 91,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 82,011 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,443 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,511 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,621 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,003 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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OU54 YBF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU54 YBF, 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 OU54 YBF registered?

OU54 YBF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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