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BD04 YGU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,914 mi
Last recorded169,914 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 YGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 169,914 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 169,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 161,116 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 154,013 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 146,727 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 146,723 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 131,601 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 116,197 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight misting of oil from n/s front shocker

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

trace of diesel on sump possible leak from under covers

Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,197 miles

slight misting of oil from n/s front shocker

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

trace of diesel on sump possible leak from under covers

Pass 6 Feb 2014 102,620 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,952 miles

slight play front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Mar 2012 82,675 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 70,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,169 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 54,485 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 54,485 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,859 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 33,273 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,273 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 26,490 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 26,490 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BD04 YGU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD04 YGU, 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 BD04 YGU registered?

BD04 YGU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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The MOT history for BD04 YGU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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