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SY54 XLO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,860 mi
Last recorded197,860 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY54 XLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 197,860 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 181,203 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 148,220 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 115,757 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 87,147 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure (requires attention)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 75,504 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 75,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 65,631 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 65,631 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,570 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 XLO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SY54 XLO, 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 SY54 XLO registered?

SY54 XLO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is SY54 XLO safe to buy?

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