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OY54 XFB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

151,982 mi
Last recorded151,982 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 XFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 151,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 151,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 146,295 miles

rear tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 21 Mar 2018 146,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 30 Mar 2017 138,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn close to exposing cords/ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn close to exposing cords/ply (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 138,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn close to exposing cords/ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn close to exposing cords/ply (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 132,100 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 132,081 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 124,995 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting worn on inner edge

slight wear in both front suspension arm front bushes

Fail 23 Mar 2015 124,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres getting worn on inner edge

slight wear in both front suspension arm front bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2014 112,094 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 112,092 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,459 miles

front indicators discoloured

osf a/r/bar drop link gaiter not secure

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,490 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 90,926 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

turbo noise

Fail 29 Sep 2011 90,926 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

turbo noise

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 21,324 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,327 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,229 miles

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

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 XFB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XFB, 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 XFB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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