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SP54 TPY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,336 mi
Last recorded126,336 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 TPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 126,336 miles

under covers engine covers 2 rear shockers

Pass 12 Jun 2017 106,457 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 106,457 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 96,186 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2016 96,102 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 92,057 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 87,671 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 83,188 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 83,147 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 May 2012 78,649 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 74,453 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 74,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 May 2010 70,083 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 66,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 61,630 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 61,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

pass & advise o/s/f wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 20 Sep 2007 53,852 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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SP54 TPY 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 SP54 TPY, 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 SP54 TPY registered?

SP54 TPY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SP54 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP54 TPY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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