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PY54 ETJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,551 mi
Last recorded107,551 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 ETJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt Stalk Cover Missing

Offside Front Wing Mirror Glass Cracked

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured O/S and N/S (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 105,552 miles

Exhaust system slightly deteriated

Front Shock absorbers slightly rusty

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 103,991 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 100,197 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 100,197 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 91,239 miles

Nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Both rear doors have child locks engaged

Fail 2 Nov 2013 91,236 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both rear doors have child locks engaged

Nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Fail 13 Nov 2012 83,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,043 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 73,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 63,899 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 58,023 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 58,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,107 miles

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

handbrake operation rough

Pass 15 Nov 2007 42,426 miles

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

handbrake cables rough

Pass 30 Nov 2005 17,009 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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PY54 ETJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PY54 ETJ, 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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What year was PY54 ETJ registered?

PY54 ETJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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