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NU04 YEJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,857 mi
Last recorded145,857 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU04 YEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 145,857 miles

Central Rear back plate corroded

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 143,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 131,413 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 114,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 m/m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 m/m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2017 100,195 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2016 75,808 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded and worn

nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded and powdring up front brake pipe corroded

rear brakes slight binding

steering inner rack ends slight play at joints

Fail 13 May 2016 75,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil springs corroded

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded and worn

nearside & offside rear brake pipes corroded and powdring up front brake pipe corroded

rear brakes slight binding

steering inner rack ends slight play at joints

Pass 13 May 2015 69,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corroded

nearside & offside front strut top mount slight lift and roughnes

offside rear brake pipe slight corroded

Fail 13 May 2015 69,436 miles

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

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

brake discs corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside front strut top mount slight lift and roughnes

offside rear brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2014 64,105 miles

brake pipes to nearside and offside rear corroded and powdering-up under plastic coverings

exhaust starting to hole at rear of cat

slight play-in offside front steering rack end

Fail 26 Apr 2014 64,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes to nearside and offside rear corroded and powdering-up under plastic coverings

exhaust starting to hole at rear of cat

slight play-in offside front steering rack end

Pass 2 Apr 2013 57,227 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 51,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,863 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 40,713 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,594 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 35,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,688 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,407 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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NU04 YEJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU04 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

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

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