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BC04 YCD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

519,956 mi
Last recorded519,956 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 YCD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 519,956 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 495,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 467,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 421,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 365,622 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 314,151 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 267,522 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 225,595 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 190,927 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 147,450 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 125,490 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs slight lip edges

parking brake lever slightly high travel when operated

Pass 19 May 2011 106,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs lipped

Fail 19 May 2011 106,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs lipped

Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,380 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 75,762 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 75,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2009 74,947 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 46,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 16,529 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 YCD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YCD, 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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BC04 YCD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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