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YG54 KPJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

173,934 mi
Last recorded173,934 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 KPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 173,934 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

windscreen cracked ns

Pass 15 Oct 2018 159,309 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front cv gaiter perished but not losing grease

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 154,891 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside & Offside rear ()

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Rear discs & backplates corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2016 148,942 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 148,942 miles

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 135,052 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 122,081 miles

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust middle section bracket broken away

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 24 Oct 2014 122,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust middle section bracket broken away

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

parking brake travel high(slight reserve travel left)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 107,829 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 107,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 97,203 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 97,203 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,786 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 81,786 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 65,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,029 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 32,407 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 19,864 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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YG54 KPJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YG54 KPJ, 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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YG54 KPJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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