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YP54 XPG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,717 mi
Last recorded127,717 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 XPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 127,717 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 127,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 123,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 121,537 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 117,269 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 117,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 112,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 107,065 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 107,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,411 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN SUSPENSION

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,780 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,860 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage not to cords/canvas at test

Offside Front Inner tyreworn

Offside Rear tyre slight uneven tread wear

Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,860 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage not to cords/canvas at test

Offside Front Inner tyreworn

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre slight uneven tread wear

Pass 12 Nov 2015 73,996 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,133 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Apr 2012 61,086 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge (advise wheel alignment)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 57,672 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 50,494 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 45,306 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 45,306 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,070 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 XPG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YP54 XPG, 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 XPG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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