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OY04 YZN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

202,369 mi
Last recorded202,369 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 YZN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 202,369 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut in tread

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 202,369 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has deep cut in tread

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 193,794 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 193,794 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 184,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 174,459 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 162,866 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 162,862 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 150,132 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 136,735 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 123,155 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 95,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 95,486 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 64,160 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,790 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 63,786 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge ,attension reqd

Pass 26 Aug 2008 54,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 44,327 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 YZN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OY04 YZN, 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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OY04 YZN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 August 2004.

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