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YY54 DGV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,240 mi
Last recorded126,240 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY54 DGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 126,240 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 120,676 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 120,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 109,267 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 100,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 92,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 84,100 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 79,067 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 79,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 77,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 75,992 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,802 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 73,802 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 71,819 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 71,819 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,785 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 68,785 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 66,122 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 66,094 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,576 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 53,169 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 53,169 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 44,148 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 44,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,422 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 36,422 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,229 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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YY54 DGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY54 DGV, 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 DGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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