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YS54 VKO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,215 mi
Last recorded161,215 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS54 VKO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 161,215 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH WISHBONE MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 161,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp incorrect colour BOTH FRONT HID FITTED (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced BOTH WISHBONE MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 151,830 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 144,875 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2017 144,875 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both nearside and offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 139,921 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,562 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 103,552 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 103,552 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 88,581 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,273 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 68,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

TRACKING CHECK

Fail 23 Sep 2010 68,030 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

TRACKING CHECK

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,838 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,647 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 43,940 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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YS54 VKO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YS54 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2004.

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