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OY54 YLK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,589 mi
Last recorded119,589 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2018 119,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Auxiliary belt noisy possible bearing

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

Engine rattle/noisy

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,524 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 110,523 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 103,495 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Fail 11 Jan 2016 103,495 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 6 Jan 2015 97,004 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 88,854 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 77,880 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,465 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,389 miles

Advise lower suspension arm rear bushs weak

Advise no reverse lights

Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,269 miles

advise strong nearside and offside front tyres just above limit

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,546 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 27,997 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,997 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 YLK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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