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YR54 GYZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,068 mi
Last recorded60,068 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 GYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,068 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 56,872 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

window tints

Fail 1 Sep 2014 56,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s/r brake caliper (park brake lever not fully returning to the stop)

o/s/r tyre perishing

window tints

Pass 5 Sep 2013 53,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,108 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 45,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,868 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 23 Aug 2010 40,608 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inside edges

rear brake discs badly worn

Fail 23 Aug 2010 40,608 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs badly corroded on inside edges

rear brake discs badly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,757 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,379 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,466 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 21,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NEAR SIDE REAR †OFF SIDE REAR †OFF SIDE FRONT †TYRE TREAD SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE, COULD CAUSE STEERING VIBRATION

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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YR54 GYZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR54 GYZ, 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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YR54 GYZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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