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YD54 DCU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

179,669 mi
Last recorded179,669 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD54 DCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 179,669 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both n/side and o/side front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 both n/side and o/side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 176,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 167,617 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 167,597 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 161,401 miles

Nearside Front tie rod end slight play

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 156,346 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 144,899 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 140,060 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 134,828 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 123,481 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 112,895 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 101,155 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 90,796 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 64,497 miles

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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YD54 DCU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YD54 DCU, 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 YD54 DCU registered?

YD54 DCU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2004.

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