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HV04 YBN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,165 mi
Last recorded145,165 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 YBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 145,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 145,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 135,522 miles

anti-roll bar mounting bushes worn

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

ns steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 4 Apr 2019 135,522 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

ns steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 5 Apr 2018 128,435 miles

osf suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2017 120,093 miles

exhaust in poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2017 119,973 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust in poor condition

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,165 miles

engine cover

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 109,165 miles

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

engine cover

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

front pads worn and showing signs of slight damage

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

noise from n/s cv when driving out of workshop

o/s rear tyre low on pressure

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2015 97,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs worn

front pads worn and showing signs of slight damage

n/s front tyre side wall damaged

noise from n/s cv when driving out of workshop

o/s rear tyre low on pressure

o/s rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edege. 205/55 R16

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,138 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 82,138 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,544 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 64,678 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 55,500 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 44,332 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,674 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 26,087 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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HV04 YBN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HV04 YBN, 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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HV04 YBN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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