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YE54 XEV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

324,089 mi
Last recorded324,089 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 XEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 324,089 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 293,024 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 281,876 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 281,876 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 269,724 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 247,486 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 239,081 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 225,290 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 225,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 215,935 miles

front tyres tread depth 2.5mm

Fail 22 Jan 2013 215,862 miles

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

front tyres tread depth 2.5mm

Pass 21 Aug 2012 205,559 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 185,372 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 164,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 148,896 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 148,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 126,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 109,177 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 109,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 92,015 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 72,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,694 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,149 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,187 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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YE54 XEV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YE54 XEV, 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 YE54 XEV registered?

YE54 XEV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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