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OV54 JSY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

249,562 mi
Last recorded249,562 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV54 JSY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 249,562 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 228,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 219,600 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 219,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 195,447 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 173,622 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2017 173,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 151,810 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 132,206 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 112,282 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 93,558 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 75,513 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 57,968 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 47,557 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 36,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 26,442 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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OV54 JSY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OV54 JSY, 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 OV54 JSY registered?

OV54 JSY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is OV54 JSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV54 JSY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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