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YP54 ZHY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests38 (24 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

221,124 mi
Last recorded221,124 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 ZHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

24 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 221,124 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 212,010 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 211,960 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 207,563 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 207,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 198,300 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 198,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 184,080 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 179,167 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 178,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached wishbone rear bush incorrectly fitted - wrong way round (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 158,967 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 158,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 151,928 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned incorrect side fitted (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 137,418 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 129,609 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 129,582 miles

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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 129,343 miles

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Fail 24 Mar 2020 129,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre over 10yrs old

Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,019 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 105,995 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 84,803 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 84,781 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,756 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 62,706 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 62,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 w (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 62,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 w (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement toe arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 61,041 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 61,039 miles

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

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

nearside front door chak strap insecure

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 57,066 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,545 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,477 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 49,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front discs pitted

Front drop link gaiters split (lower)

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

Rear discs pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,189 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 48,185 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

front brake discs inner faces badley pitted

Pass 16 Nov 2009 41,013 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,305 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 ZHY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZHY, 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 ZHY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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