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HN53 YTZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,366 mi
Last recorded203,366 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 203,366 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 203,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear tyre perished

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 28 Dec 2016 194,348 miles

Nearside mirror damaged and glass broken

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2016 194,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside mirror damaged and glass broken

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 183,673 miles

n/s mirror damaged

o/s rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Fail 24 Dec 2015 183,673 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

o/s rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Pass 27 Dec 2014 173,910 miles

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

h/lamps poor

Fail 27 Dec 2014 173,910 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

h/lamps poor

Pass 24 Dec 2013 164,852 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 164,852 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

ns wing mirror damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2012 154,357 miles

central locking faulty

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Fail 24 Dec 2012 154,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

central locking faulty

nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2011 131,546 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 96,601 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise front under sheilds fitted

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 4 Jan 2010 71,681 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise front under sheilds fitted

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 30 Dec 2008 61,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise o/s/r lamp minor damage

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate

advise under sheilds fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2008 61,318 miles

advise o/s/r lamp minor damage

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate

advise under sheilds fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2007 51,152 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 38,573 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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HN53 YTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HN53 YTZ, 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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HN53 YTZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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