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YK54 VZW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,837 mi
Last recorded106,837 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 VZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 106,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 106,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating disc heavily pitted/corroded (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating disc heavily pitted/corroded (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 95,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 83,859 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 73,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,906 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 50,805 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 43,908 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 43,908 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 30,781 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 23,204 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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YK54 VZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK54 VZW, 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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YK54 VZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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