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OW04 SYF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,475 mi
Last recorded153,475 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 SYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 153,475 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 138,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 134,184 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 134,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front suspension arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 131,726 miles

Both sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 124,091 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 124,045 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,940 miles

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

O/S/R tyre low on inside edge

Fail 4 Jul 2012 105,684 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 105,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 96,472 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,930 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,931 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,665 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 24 Aug 2007 46,296 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 46,148 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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OW04 SYF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OW04 SYF, 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 OW04 SYF registered?

OW04 SYF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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