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YH54 YWY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

204,591 mi
Last recorded204,591 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 YWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 204,591 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 201,067 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 186,756 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 186,756 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 170,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 158,748 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 158,748 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 145,384 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,290 miles

play in inner rack ends

Pass 8 Aug 2014 125,818 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 115,955 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 115,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 103,273 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,010 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 91,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,804 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 66,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,678 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,977 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 YWY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH54 YWY registered?

YH54 YWY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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The MOT history for YH54 YWY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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