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YA54 YZH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,617 mi
Last recorded126,617 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 YZH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 126,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 126,617 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 120,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under body trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2017 120,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under body trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2016 111,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 98,281 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 98,280 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 May 2014 88,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 88,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 76,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,800 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,144 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 26,625 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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YA54 YZH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA54 YZH, 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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YA54 YZH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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