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YK54 WAE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,348 mi
Last recorded150,348 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK54 WAE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 150,348 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 147,920 miles

UNDERBODY AND PIPES AND CABLES REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Fail 9 Sep 2020 147,920 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

UNDERBODY AND PIPES AND CABLES REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Pass 9 Sep 2019 144,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 137,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRIP CHECK (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH CLOSE TO LIMIT O/S/F WORST CHANGE NOW AND O/S/R CHECK CLOSER (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated CLIP LOOSE SLIGHT DAMP (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 128,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JOHN BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE STRONG ADVISE TO CHANGE NOW ON WEAR MARKS OLD JOHN NOW PLEASE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT DAMP WITH GREASE STRIP CHECK FIT NEW CLIP JOHN (2.5.C.1a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly strip check remove or replace back plates both sides as they are rusty weak john (3.7.B.6b)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK GREASE ALL CABLES AND CALIPER LEVERS SAME TO JOHN X

Fail 14 Sep 2017 128,077 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JOHN BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE STRONG ADVISE TO CHANGE NOW ON WEAR MARKS OLD JOHN NOW PLEASE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT DAMP WITH GREASE STRIP CHECK FIT NEW CLIP JOHN (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working FITTED NEW BULB JOHN (1.2.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly strip check remove or replace back plates both sides as they are rusty weak john (3.7.B.6b)

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK GREASE ALL CABLES AND CALIPER LEVERS SAME TO JOHN X

Pass 31 Aug 2016 120,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,388 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

wax oil needed underneath

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,629 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake back plate /dustguard corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 97,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Aug 2013 97,393 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,954 miles

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

rear bump stops split.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 77,954 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear bump stops split.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,674 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 64,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,463 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 58,463 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,488 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen delaminating

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,949 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 44,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,720 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 WAE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YK54 WAE, 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 WAE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2004.

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