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NC53 YCG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

168,600 mi
Last recorded168,600 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 YCG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 168,600 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2024 168,600 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi at dpf corroded badly (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working and o/s/r (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working and o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 163,764 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 156,222 miles

All under body showing signs of corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes been greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 153,144 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 153,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and o/s/f at jacking point damage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function and o/s/r lower (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 131,378 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 131,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 111,595 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 111,595 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 87,036 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 79,319 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,414 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 72,439 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,898 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 59,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 52,170 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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 41,128 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,153 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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NC53 YCG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NC53 YCG, 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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NC53 YCG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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