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RY54 NTX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,547 mi
Last recorded184,547 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 NTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 184,547 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 156,331 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 156,326 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 131,747 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 131,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 123,830 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 123,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,396 miles

suspension components corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake components show signs of overheating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken

Fail 11 Feb 2020 114,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake components show signs of overheating

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2019 108,049 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Jan 2019 108,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,863 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

stone chips in windscreen

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,335 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 84,224 miles

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

signs o/s/r brake has been binding

suspension components corroded

suspension rubbers deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2015 78,580 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

age cracking to suspension arm rubbers

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust corroded

rear no.plate poor

rear tyres wearing on inner/edges

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2014 71,951 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

water damage to rear plate

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,723 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 61,723 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r brake backing plate corroded

wet weather conditions

Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,642 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,539 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 41,539 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,862 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,072 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 34,169 miles

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

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

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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RY54 NTX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RY54 NTX, 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 RY54 NTX registered?

RY54 NTX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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