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CK04 YWU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,476 mi
Last recorded168,476 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 YWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 168,476 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2014 168,476 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 152,597 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 152,597 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 141,941 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 141,941 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 128,528 miles

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm with inner shoulder worn smooth [LEGAL TIME TEST]

Fail 19 Apr 2012 128,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm with inner shoulder worn smooth [LEGAL TIME TEST]

Pass 20 Apr 2011 109,013 miles

both rear brake discs are pitted on inner faces

nearside rear tyre centre tread worn to 4mm, inner/outer to 2mm

offside rear tyre centre tread worn to 4mm, inner to 2mm, outer to 3mm

Pass 7 Apr 2010 96,185 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush the bonding just start to seperate

offside front headlight unit/indicator unit has slight damage to plastic fixings

Pass 15 Apr 2009 82,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 67,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear tyres worn outer shoulders to wear bars [change asap]

Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both rear tyres worn outer shoulders to wear bars [change asap]

Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,006 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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CK04 YWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CK04 YWU, 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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CK04 YWU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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