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SP54 TSY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

217,004 mi
Last recorded217,004 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 217,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe. Rear section is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 217,004 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Under tray is not secure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe. Rear section is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn inner edge. Advise replacing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 214,345 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 202,586 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 188,662 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 173,564 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 156,062 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 156,052 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside front indicator light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear tyre expossed ply cord (4.1.E.1)

brake caliper leaking nearside rear caliper (3.6.A.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear tyre worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2017 141,121 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 141,121 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 124,632 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 111,188 miles
Pass 26 May 2014 95,211 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,810 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 78,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 62,041 miles

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

rear shock absorbers covers insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2012 62,041 miles

rear shock absorbers covers insecure

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 45,817 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,694 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,141 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 TSY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SP54 TSY, 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 TSY registered?

SP54 TSY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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