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OY53 YGV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,847 mi
Last recorded181,847 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 YGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 181,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 173,093 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 173,088 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 164,887 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 164,881 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 158,732 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 158,716 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values plus noise from engine and then running on 3 cylinders (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 152,132 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 138,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 138,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,855 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

handbrake efficiency 20 %

Pass 19 Oct 2016 112,175 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2015 100,598 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge on limit (4.1.E.1)

engine and undertray covers fitted

nearside front slight wear on inside edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 90,494 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 90,494 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,320 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 89,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 87,165 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

drives seatbelt stork is damaged but is working at the time of test.

n/s/f tyre as no tread on its inner edge.

Fail 18 Jun 2012 87,125 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

drives seatbelt stork is damaged but is working at the time of test.

n/s/f tyre as no tread on its inner edge.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,558 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

eml light on

front and rear wiper blades spliting

Pass 3 Jun 2010 78,035 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 69,295 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 53,639 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 32,104 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 29,616 miles

both front discs corroded onn inner brake surface

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear discs corroded on inner and outer brake surfaces

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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OY53 YGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OY53 YGV, 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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OY53 YGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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