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YG54 YHY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,360 mi
Last recorded125,360 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG54 YHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 125,360 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 125,353 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 115,724 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 105,804 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,531 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 92,531 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 88,435 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 88,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 85,616 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 85,616 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 82,625 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 68,025 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 62,976 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 62,974 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 57,386 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 57,386 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,388 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 54,388 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 51,589 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 45,166 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,555 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,348 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,010 miles

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

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 YHY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YHY, 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 YG54 YHY registered?

YG54 YHY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2004.

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