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YT54 SXE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,088 mi
Last recorded210,088 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 210,088 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Front discs slightly lipped and pitted on edges.

Front number plate damaged and in poor condition.

Rear wiper blade split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 196,860 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge.

Offside front tyre on limit on outer edge.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 182,081 miles

Front number plate damaged and in poor condition.

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

Stone damage to windcsreen.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 182,081 miles

Front number plate damaged and in poor condition.

Stone damage to windcsreen.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 163,705 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Mar 2013 163,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2012 153,380 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 138,932 miles

Front number plate cracked and in poor condition

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside front sidelight dim

Play in both front inner steering arm joints

Slight dampness to front shock absorbers

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2010 125,035 miles

Front number plate cracked and in poor condition

Offside front sidelight dim

Slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Travel in handbrake

Pass 1 Apr 2009 111,641 miles

Front number plate cracked

Play in both inner steering arm joints

Stone damage to windscreen

Fail 31 Mar 2008 94,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stone chips to windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2008 94,451 miles

Stone chips to windscreen

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 SXE 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 SXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT54 SXE registered?

YT54 SXE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is YT54 SXE safe to buy?

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