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YT54 SWU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

176,360 mi
Last recorded176,360 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 SWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 176,360 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 166,988 miles
Fail 5 May 2015

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2014 162,176 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 157,746 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 157,746 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake pads getting low

oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 146,443 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 119,769 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 99,134 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 72,988 miles

Slight movement in offside tie rod end

Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,612 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 41,612 miles

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

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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YT54 SWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT54 SWU, 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 YT54 SWU registered?

YT54 SWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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