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YP54 BZO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

166,184 mi
Last recorded166,184 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 BZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 166,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 153,773 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components

Fail 3 Nov 2020 153,635 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2019 144,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear axle corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2019 144,457 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2018 129,746 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to some underside components

front bumper has damage to the o/s ( has a temporary repair

Fail 14 Nov 2018 129,746 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to some underside components

front bumper has damage to the o/s ( has a temporary repair

Fail 13 Nov 2018 129,740 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes rusty

front bumper and inner arch damaged

general corrosion

rear brake pads and discs deteriorated

slight play in front suspension

Fail 6 Nov 2018 129,580 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes rusty

front bumper and inner arch damaged

general corrosion

rear brake pads and discs deteriorated

slight play in front suspension

Pass 21 Nov 2017 116,230 miles

brake levers right back on calipers

front bumper damaged and signs of tyre catching

wishbone bushes deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2017 115,907 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust split and rear mount broken (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust split and rear mount (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake levers right back on calipers

front bumper damaged and signs of tyre catching

wishbone bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2016 103,764 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 103,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2015 95,334 miles

front bumper poor fit

Pass 6 Nov 2014 81,250 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 68,786 miles

25% imbalance rear brakes

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tread getting low o.s.r. tyre and side wall cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,786 miles

25% imbalance rear brakes

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

tread getting low o.s.r. tyre and side wall cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2012 61,772 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,946 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen outside swept area

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,700 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,226 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 34,129 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,475 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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YP54 BZO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YP54 BZO, 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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YP54 BZO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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