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YH54 GFU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,827 mi
Last recorded182,827 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 GFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 182,827 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2016 153,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play.

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

oil leak.

Fail 29 Jan 2016 153,758 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play.

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play

oil leak.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 130,540 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2014 114,553 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 114,455 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 104,260 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 95,077 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 86,590 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 79,034 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,886 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm on edge

rear brake discs starting to corrode

rear exhaust mount bracket corroding

Pass 2 Nov 2007 53,204 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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YH54 GFU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH54 GFU, 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 YH54 GFU registered?

YH54 GFU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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