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YX54 SGU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,294 mi
Last recorded189,294 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 SGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 189,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexxi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 181,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 173,584 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 165,670 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 157,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 146,306 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 137,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 130,736 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2014 130,718 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2013 123,441 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 123,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 123,411 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 116,499 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 116,462 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,366 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 82,407 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 82,407 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 72,400 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 54,233 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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YX54 SGU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX54 SGU, 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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YX54 SGU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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