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YS54 GKA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

263,616 mi
Last recorded263,616 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 GKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 263,616 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 237,378 miles

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

rear both shocks bump stops are persihed

Pass 13 Nov 2017 228,960 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front (2.5.A.1c)

rear both shocks are persihed

Pass 20 Jun 2017 215,193 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 206,907 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush

engine noisy when start the car??

Pass 8 Dec 2016 192,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 192,186 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 183,422 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 181,617 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

rack ends slight play

service over due

Pass 17 Nov 2015 175,980 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 169,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 161,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 158,605 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 158,605 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 148,565 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 135,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 121,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 106,556 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 92,161 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 60,004 miles

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

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

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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YS54 GKA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YS54 GKA, 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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YS54 GKA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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