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YG54 OPZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

283,915 mi
Last recorded283,915 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 OPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 283,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on dash display.

unable to see condition of brake pipes due to covering.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 283,912 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pad warning light on dash display.

unable to see condition of brake pipes due to covering.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 243,270 miles

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

brake pad warning lamp on

o/s/r and n/s/r shocker top srouds insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2011 243,268 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

brake pad warning lamp on

o/s/r and n/s/r shocker top srouds insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2010 217,058 miles

both rear shocker shrouds insecure

brake warning lamp on

Fail 5 Oct 2010 217,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear shocker shrouds insecure

brake warning lamp on

Pass 8 Oct 2009 179,546 miles

all metal brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

engine under tray insecure

n/s/r shocker top shroud insecure

n/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2009 179,544 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all metal brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

engine under tray insecure

n/s/r shocker top shroud insecure

n/s/r tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2008 124,032 miles

n/s/r shocker shroud insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2008 124,031 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r shocker shroud insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2007 78,626 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 OPZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 OPZ, 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 OPZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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