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YH54 VZF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,117 mi
Last recorded112,117 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 VZF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 112,117 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre has deep cracks on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 100,506 miles

advise under tray loose

Fail 22 Aug 2014 100,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise under tray loose

Pass 28 Aug 2013 95,990 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 92,320 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 92,319 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 87,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 83,636 miles

both rear tyres close to limit n/s rear tyre nail in

Pass 27 Aug 2009 71,575 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 71,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,799 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 57,799 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 42,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 VZF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH54 VZF, 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 VZF registered?

YH54 VZF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YH54 VZF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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