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SB04 YSD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,358 mi
Last recorded108,358 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 YSD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 108,358 miles

eml on

Fail 4 Oct 2016 107,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pad wear lamp on

eml on

Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,164 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 98,711 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,408 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers window inop.

n/s/f tyre worn on edge.

o/s/f and n/s/f cills have slight damage.

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

o/s/r hand brake lever on caliper does not fully return.

o/s/r tyre cut and perrished but not showing cord.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jul 2014 84,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers window inop.

n/s/f tyre worn on edge.

o/s/f and n/s/f cills have slight damage.

o/s/f tyre worn on edge.

o/s/r hand brake lever on caliper does not fully return.

o/s/r tyre cut and perrished but not showing cord.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 73,293 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,331 miles

ENG/MAN LIGHTON

F/HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

N/S/MIRROR TAPED

O/S/F INNER BODY TRIM INSECURE

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2011 61,270 miles

child seats in the rear

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jul 2010 57,501 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 52,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 52,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,754 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,715 miles

n/s/r tyre edges 1.6 & 2mm. centre 2mm.

passenger side mirror damaged.

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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SB04 YSD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SB04 YSD, 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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SB04 YSD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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