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OY54 OSZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

265,359 mi
Last recorded265,359 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 265,359 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 265,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

EML on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

steering has amber light

Pass 22 Sep 2016 255,612 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 255,597 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 215,549 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 175,271 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 175,271 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 132,863 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 132,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 96,401 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 96,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 83,210 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 83,210 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 67,433 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 51,145 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 28,762 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,747 miles

front brake discs are very rusty

rear brake discs are rusting

rear wheel trims damaged (scuffed)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 28,747 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs are very rusty

rear brake discs are rusting

rear wheel trims damaged (scuffed)

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 OSZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OSZ, 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 OSZ registered?

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

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