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OY04 YYJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,995 mi
Last recorded122,995 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 YYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 122,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 99,675 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 99,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 61,283 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Aug 2018 61,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 49,553 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 49,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 84,614 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 84,612 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 39,643 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 39,642 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 31,377 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 29,227 miles

noise under car ?

o/s/ mirror glass insecure.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,644 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 21,744 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 18,401 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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OY04 YYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OY04 YYJ, 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 OY04 YYJ registered?

OY04 YYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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