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SD54 YLW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

49,809 mi
Last recorded49,809 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD54 YLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,809 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres perishing and wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 7 Dec 2017 49,684 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater not working n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres perishing and wearing thin on inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2017 48,341 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Central Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 45,996 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 45,996 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 39,420 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,297 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 33,109 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,048 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,549 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 23,070 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 17,409 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 13,326 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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SD54 YLW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SD54 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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What year was SD54 YLW registered?

SD54 YLW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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