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YT54 XXW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,094 mi
Last recorded113,094 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2024 113,094 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone bushes excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front cv boots perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexy to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,050 miles

nearside rear handbrake effort reduced but requirements met

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,845 miles

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

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

both front tyres approaching legal limits

handbrake performance only just meets legal requirements

Fail 2 Nov 2021 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both front tyres approaching legal limits

handbrake performance only just meets legal requirements

Pass 22 Oct 2020 83,704 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 83,701 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,635 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 56,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (7.1.2)

centre exhaust hanger loose

Pass 5 May 2017 52,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 45,775 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,686 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 33,218 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 32,664 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 32,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 31,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 31,973 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,810 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 29,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 27,029 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 22,674 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 17,112 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 XXW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XXW, 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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YT54 XXW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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