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HT04 YKP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,073 mi
Last recorded137,073 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 YKP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 137,073 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 137,073 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 125,800 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 125,800 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 123,479 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 123,479 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 121,718 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 120,466 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 116,561 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 109,944 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 109,942 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 98,525 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 98,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,753 miles

Only half of centre brake light working

Fail 2 Jun 2011 90,753 miles

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

Only half of centre brake light working

Pass 27 May 2010 83,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 74,726 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 74,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 65,878 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 65,878 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 54,053 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 54,053 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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HT04 YKP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HT04 YKP, 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 HT04 YKP registered?

HT04 YKP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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