MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,726 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside mirror glass damaged
Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside mirror glass damaged
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyre treads slightly feathering on edges
n/s/f sidelamp slightly dim
o/s/r seatbelt slightly slow returning
tiny chips on screen
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
tiny chips on screen
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front tyre treads slightly feathering on edges
n/s/f sidelamp slightly dim
o/s/r seatbelt slightly slow returning
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YT54 SWZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 YT54 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?
YT54 SWZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2004.
Is YT54 SWZ safe to buy?
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