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OY54 OSU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,291 mi
Last recorded148,291 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 OSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 148,291 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% both rear lamps (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 120,486 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 120,312 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates with stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 80,319 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 70,284 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 10 Jan 2013 70,284 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,988 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 61,988 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,223 miles

Both rear shocker bump stops loose

Front brake discs corroded

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Front wishbone console bushes deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2010 45,227 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 24,411 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,399 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 OSU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OSU, 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 OSU registered?

OY54 OSU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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