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OY54 YLW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

189,386 mi
Last recorded189,386 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 189,386 miles

front lower ball joints movement slight

front tyres wearing close to l;egal limit

rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Pass 25 Jul 2018 182,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 182,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 173,631 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 173,626 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 165,158 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 156,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 146,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 130,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 130,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 116,416 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,298 miles

offside door mirror glass damaged,advise replace

Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,461 miles

n/s/r floor damaged

n/s/r metal brake pipes damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,391 miles

n/s/r floor damaged

n/s/r metal brake pipe damaged

Fail 21 Aug 2009 64,391 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r floor damaged

n/s/r metal brake pipe damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,250 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 35,252 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,252 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 YLW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLW, 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 YLW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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