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M343 YCC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

154,141 mi
Last recorded154,141 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM343 YCC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 154,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 152,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 145,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 139,470 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 132,895 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 128,680 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2020 125,069 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,216 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 103,889 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,530 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 89,311 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 77,540 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,968 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 62,772 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 62,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 51,966 miles

front pads near limit, front wishbone rear bushes soft some movement

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,847 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 35,220 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,973 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,249 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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M343 YCC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M343 YCC, 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 M343 YCC registered?

M343 YCC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is M343 YCC safe to buy?

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