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AY04 SYC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,425 mi
Last recorded112,425 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 SYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 112,425 miles

Offside Front Top strut bearing has movement

Fail 7 May 2019 112,423 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Top strut bearing has movement

Pass 10 May 2018 108,309 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 10 May 2018 108,306 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 16 May 2017 102,812 miles

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 5 May 2016 96,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 90,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust centre mount broken

nearside outer sill damaged

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 May 2014 84,684 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 79,361 miles

Play in offside front inner rack joint

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

Fail 13 May 2013 79,361 miles

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

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

Play in offside front inner rack joint

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

Pass 11 May 2012 70,384 miles

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

slight free play at off side front steering rack end

Fail 3 May 2012 70,211 miles

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

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

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

no rear seating fitted

slight free play at off side front steering rack end

Pass 4 May 2011 58,760 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 43,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 43,328 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 25,652 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,059 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,115 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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AY04 SYC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AY04 SYC, 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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What year was AY04 SYC registered?

AY04 SYC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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The MOT history for AY04 SYC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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