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YT54 SXM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,916 mi
Last recorded140,916 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT54 SXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 140,916 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

fuel pipes wet

Fail 22 Feb 2017 140,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

fuel pipes wet

Pass 10 Feb 2016 135,592 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 2 Sep 2014 131,341 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 120,546 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 124,854 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 124,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 117,329 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 117,327 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 102,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 102,392 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 85,205 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 68,611 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear light cluster cracked.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 68,611 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear light cluster cracked.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 49,736 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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YT54 SXM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM registered?

YT54 SXM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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