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SB04 YSR

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

210,151 mi
Last recorded210,151 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 YSR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 210,151 miles

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

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

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 11 May 2009 210,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s/f seatbelt slow to retract

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Fail 7 May 2008 171,146 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s of roof sign not illuminating

o/s/r tyre wearing flatspots and nearing wear limit

wipers poor (windscreen dirty?)

Pass 7 May 2008 171,146 miles

o/s of roof sign not illuminating

o/s/r tyre wearing flatspots and nearing wear limit

wipers poor (windscreen dirty?)

Pass 10 May 2007 130,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

borderline pass on exhaust emissions

Fail 10 May 2007 130,474 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

borderline pass on exhaust emissions

Pass 18 May 2006 88,490 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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

handbrake lever stiff to operate

play in both sides of steering rack - worse on n/s

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 YSR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YSR, 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 SB04 YSR registered?

SB04 YSR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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