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NU04 YED

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,134 mi
Last recorded154,134 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 YED
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2023 154,134 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 147,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 129,491 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 129,489 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 111,858 miles

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

Offside Front sill slightly distorted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 105,303 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 98,493 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 98,493 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 93,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,330 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,705 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 78,057 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,371 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,594 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 63,684 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,720 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 57,720 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 53,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,020 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 48,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 41,623 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 41,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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NU04 YED is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NU04 YED, 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 NU04 YED registered?

NU04 YED is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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