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YF54 LSZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,479 mi
Last recorded117,479 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 LSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 117,479 miles

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

both sides jacking point damAGED

Fail 17 Nov 2022 117,476 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both sides jacking point damAGED

Pass 13 Nov 2021 111,000 miles

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

jacking points slightly damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2020 107,097 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2020 107,074 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2019 100,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 100,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 96,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 96,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush or arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 90,737 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 84,589 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 77,771 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 69,033 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 69,033 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,546 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 45,608 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 40,656 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,704 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 33,895 miles

minor play in n/s/f antiroll bar bush

Pass 17 Dec 2008 27,638 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2007 19,239 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 LSZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LSZ, 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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YF54 LSZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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