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BU04 YMH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,005 mi
Last recorded134,005 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YMH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 134,005 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 117,625 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 109,515 miles

Handbrake travel

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 104,714 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2013 104,714 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2012 95,831 miles

3rd brake light inop, not connected?

both number plate lights dim

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/r brake sticking/binding

o/s/f and both rear indicators pale

p.a.s pipe damp

rear brakes imbalanced

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 10 Jan 2012 95,831 miles

3rd brake light inop, not connected?

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

both number plate lights dim

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s/r brake sticking/binding

o/s/f and both rear indicators pale

p.a.s pipe damp

rear brakes imbalanced

rear washer inop

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 21 Dec 2010 84,878 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

long travel on handbrake lever

n/s/f tyre close to legal limits

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 21 Dec 2010 84,878 miles

long travel on handbrake lever

n/s/f tyre close to legal limits

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 7 Dec 2009 78,285 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 78,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 70,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Foot brakes slightly spongy

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,214 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 YMH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU04 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

BU04 YMH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2004.

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