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OY54 ORU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

233,346 mi
Last recorded233,346 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 ORU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 233,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 216,971 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 199,211 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 198,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 197,111 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 195,199 miles

both front lower arms worn

brake pipes corroded in places

o/s/r tyre worn

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2020 195,175 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak low resistance. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror LED repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working wing mirror LED repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured ALL (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm rear bush deteriorated.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm rear bush deteriorated.

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2019 188,992 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 179,512 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 164,371 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 153,720 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 139,043 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 139,043 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 127,599 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner tread.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 111,753 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 97,930 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 82,470 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,284 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,932 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,554 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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OY54 ORU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OY54 ORU, 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 OY54 ORU registered?

OY54 ORU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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