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BC04 YBZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,918 mi
Last recorded102,918 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 YBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 102,918 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 93,954 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,441 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 91,435 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 86,722 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 86,715 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,340 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 77,606 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 67,317 miles

battery insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2011 55,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jan 2010 40,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 40,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,480 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 24,842 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 1 May 2007 23,101 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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BC04 YBZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 BC04 YBZ, 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 BC04 YBZ registered?

BC04 YBZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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