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YJ54 AKW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,826 mi
Last recorded162,826 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 AKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2015 162,826 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 162,824 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 151,007 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 151,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

enigne mil on

Fail 17 May 2013 136,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cuts in tread

offside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 136,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit plus cuts in tread

offside rear tyre tread stepped on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2012 123,852 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

airbag light on

both front bottom arm bushes are perished

both rear dust covers have become dettached form the bump stops

slight corrosion on n/s/r arch

Pass 11 Jun 2011 110,463 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 110,214 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 5 Jun 2010 97,019 miles

very slight play in front wishbone bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2009 83,628 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 69,917 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 69,915 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,723 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 54,723 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YJ54 AKW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YJ54 AKW, 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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YJ54 AKW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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