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SV54 YNL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,017 mi
Last recorded123,017 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 YNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 123,017 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 116,051 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

front suspension components have surface corrosion

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2017 116,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres starting to wear on inside edges

front suspension components have surface corrosion

rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,473 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front suspension components have surface corrosion

rear suspension and subframe components has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2016 106,473 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

front suspension components have surface corrosion

rear suspension and subframe components has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015 95,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,061 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,671 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 54,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,753 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

exhaust centre link pipe clamp corroded and split

Fail 3 Feb 2011 49,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

exhaust centre link pipe clamp corroded and split

steering system fault indicator lamp illuminated indicating a fault with the system

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,049 miles

both rear shockabsorber dust covers are adrift

Fail 15 Jun 2009 43,047 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear shockabsorber dust covers are adrift

engine malfunction warning lamp is on due to fault

rear brakes in poor condition ie scabby disc at n/s and o/s looks to have been overheated!!!

rear screen wash in/op

Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,156 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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SV54 YNL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV54 YNL, 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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SV54 YNL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2004.

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