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SY54 TDZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,463 mi
Last recorded232,463 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 TDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 232,463 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 183,245 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 121,519 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,584 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 43,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,461 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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SY54 TDZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SY54 TDZ, 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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How do I check the history of SY54 TDZ?

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What year was SY54 TDZ registered?

SY54 TDZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is SY54 TDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY54 TDZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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