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YR54 VYZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,028 mi
Last recorded133,028 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR54 VYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 133,028 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 133,028 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 102,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

smoke opacity close to fail limit

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 VYZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYZ, 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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What year was YR54 VYZ registered?

YR54 VYZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is YR54 VYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR54 VYZ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YR54 VYZ have outstanding finance?

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