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RY54 VRS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

160,283 mi
Last recorded160,283 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 160,283 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 148,249 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 129,373 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 129,373 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 125,275 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 122,453 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 115,028 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 104,223 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,467 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 75,422 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded and come loose, exhaust still supported

Fail 8 Jul 2016 75,402 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre exhaust bracket corroded and come loose, exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,452 miles

Centre Exhaust bracket broken, Although system still supported

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,281 miles

mid exhaust mounting cracked, but secure

Pass 8 Dec 2013 62,331 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 53,842 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cat shield loose

Fail 12 Dec 2012 53,842 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cat shield loose

Pass 12 Dec 2011 46,331 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

rear brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 9 Dec 2011 46,331 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

rear brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 16 Dec 2010 39,519 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,807 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,891 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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RY54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RY54 VRS, 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 VRS registered?

RY54 VRS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for RY54 VRS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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