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LY54 DHE

2004 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

242,879 mi
Last recorded242,879 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 DHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Classic TDI
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 242,879 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all plastic components under bonnet loose

both headlamps loose

centre and n/s/r seatbelt stork case missing

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

welding repair heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Jul 2013 242,872 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all plastic components under bonnet loose

both headlamps loose

centre and n/s/r seatbelt stork case missing

Pass 23 May 2012 210,950 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 180,632 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 131,823 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 118,382 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 112,160 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 102,455 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 102,455 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 125,453 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 82,563 miles

n/s head lamp slightly to low

Pass 28 Oct 2005 39,671 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Classic TDI?

Based on 2,118 MOT tests across 550 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
8,715
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
constant velocity joint gaiter split 32
Registration plate lamp not working 24
position lamp(s) not working 23
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
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LY54 DHE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Classic TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LY54 DHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Classic TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia Classic TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LY54 DHE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Classic TDI, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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