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OY54 OTG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

256,702 mi
Last recorded256,702 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 256,702 miles

Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm mounting bushes are de-bonding and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills damaged and corroded - offside front outer sill is holed

Fail 31 Jan 2024 256,598 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear inner/outer sill area weak and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm mounting bushes are de-bonding and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills damaged and corroded - offside front outer sill is holed

Pass 31 Jan 2023 251,164 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive large leak but not dripping , oil everywhere on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both outer sills damaged , offside sill has corrosion

engine is has dmf rattle/knock

Fail 26 Jan 2023 251,145 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center rear belt will not extend (7.1.2 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front lower suspension arm leading bush is worn and moving excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive large leak but not dripping , oil everywhere on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges - not showing cord but will soon , immediate replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills damaged , offside sill has corrosion

engine is has dmf rattle/knock

Pass 28 Jan 2022 234,323 miles

both outer sills are corroded/damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2022 234,313 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

both outer sills are corroded/damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2021 218,666 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 190,699 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

eml is on - not testable on this year

nearside headlight output slightly reduced due to lens discolouration

nearside outer cv boot insecure to shaft , not leaking and protecting joint

Pass 25 Jul 2018 168,619 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill has 20m/m cut in it (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre worn dead to limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake disc splash plates corroded and becoming insecure

Fail 25 Jul 2018 168,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill has 20m/m cut in it (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear tyre worn dead to limit (5.2.3 (e))

rear brake disc splash plates corroded and becoming insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2017 114,742 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f outer cv boot insecure to shaft slightly

Fail 18 Jul 2017 144,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bushes are worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f outer cv boot insecure to shaft slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2016 135,297 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bushes are weak/poor

Pass 3 Jul 2015 126,493 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to limit and are out of shape

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bushes are starting to crack/seperate

Fail 2 Jul 2015 126,492 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are worn close to limit and are out of shape

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm rear mounting bushes are starting to crack/seperate

Pass 2 Jul 2014 116,457 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm bushes are starting to split

n/s/f brake flexi-hose is slightly perished

Pass 15 Jul 2013 105,590 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Fail 17 Jun 2013 104,460 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Jun 2012 95,262 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Off side front head light bulb dull

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2012 95,262 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Off side front head light bulb dull

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,316 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,896 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 66,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 50,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 35,267 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 19,506 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 OTG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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