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YY54 DGE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,024 mi
Last recorded201,024 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 DGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 201,024 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 201,024 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2011 181,753 miles

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 158,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake discs

Pass 28 Sep 2009 128,322 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 100,652 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 100,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,473 miles

Offside 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.

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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YY54 DGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YY54 DGE, 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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YY54 DGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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