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YF54 BRV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,949 mi
Last recorded194,949 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 BRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 194,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 194,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 160,754 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 16,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 123,533 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 123,435 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,419 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 94,143 miles

Bad coolant leak from radiator.

Fail 16 Dec 2013 94,143 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Bad coolant leak from radiator.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 91,000 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 87,963 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 85,622 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 83,006 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 79,871 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 75,406 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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YF54 BRV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF54 BRV, 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 YF54 BRV registered?

YF54 BRV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is YF54 BRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF54 BRV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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