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RJ54 YHV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

149,779 mi
Last recorded149,779 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ54 YHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 149,779 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 149,779 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 144,276 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 144,276 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 139,287 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 139,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 128,279 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 128,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2015 118,170 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 109,736 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 109,736 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,053 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 87,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 87,349 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,235 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 61,141 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,961 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 Oct 2008 37,840 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 26,998 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 26,998 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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RJ54 YHV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 RJ54 YHV, 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 RJ54 YHV registered?

RJ54 YHV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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