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YC54 CXW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

384,181 mi
Last recorded384,181 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC54 CXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 384,181 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of engine all sooted up (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support bar rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear spare wheel hole in boot rusty

central locking faulting

Fail 9 Jul 2025 384,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of engine all sooted up (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support bar rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear spare wheel hole in boot rusty

central locking faulting

Pass 9 Aug 2024 378,606 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

boot floor/spare wheel holder rusty

Pass 5 Oct 2022 377,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 377,027 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 374,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 373,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 370,266 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 352,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 333,518 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 333,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 306,696 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 277,154 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 277,154 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 151,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 151,213 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 224,215 miles

N/S/F Wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 224,215 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F Wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 199,536 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 170,574 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 143,353 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 143,353 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 116,388 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 88,612 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,754 miles

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

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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YC54 CXW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YC54 CXW, 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 YC54 CXW registered?

YC54 CXW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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