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OY54 XEW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

202,914 mi
Last recorded202,914 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 XEW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 202,914 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 202,914 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 199,642 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 196,957 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 192,461 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 185,808 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from weld on pipe behind catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split in dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers door mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 177,628 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 170,104 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 162,221 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 152,696 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 152,696 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 140,427 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 140,427 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 128,693 miles

Lower Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 128,693 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 116,535 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 116,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 98,598 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 82,295 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 82,295 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,093 miles

Rear drivers side seat back insecure at lower fixing

Fail 23 Oct 2009 70,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear drivers side seat back insecure at lower fixing

Pass 26 Sep 2008 54,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear seat back insecure at lower fixing

Fail 26 Sep 2008 54,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear seat back insecure at lower fixing

Pass 25 Oct 2007 42,696 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 XEW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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