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VX54 GYD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,473 mi
Last recorded97,473 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 GYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,525 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 87,520 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake only just met limits recommend investigation

not see rear inner pads

Pass 29 Jan 2019 80,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split still clears screen recommend 2 front blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise from front of engine

Fail 29 Jan 2019 80,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split still clears screen recommend 2 front blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

noise from front of engine

Pass 21 Dec 2017 80,090 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in repairable ()

Fail 21 Dec 2017 80,090 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in repairable ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,070 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 79,062 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 75,290 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 75,127 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,208 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,047 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,547 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,882 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 40,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 32,221 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,678 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 23,666 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

two nails in os rear tyre

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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VX54 GYD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VX54 GYD, 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 VX54 GYD registered?

VX54 GYD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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