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BU04 YMF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,998 mi
Last recorded144,998 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 144,998 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 144,998 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 118,247 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

Pass 7 Jul 2008 94,973 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 94,970 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 77,339 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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BU04 YMF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BU04 YMF, 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 BU04 YMF registered?

BU04 YMF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2004.

Is BU04 YMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU04 YMF shows 6 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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