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SB04 YTC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,033 mi
Last recorded128,033 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 YTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 128,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Clutch release bearing noisy

Engine management light on

Front lower arm bushes worn

Pass 10 Jul 2013 124,909 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front lower arm bushes worn

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 10 Jul 2013 124,908 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper damaged

Front lower arm bushes worn

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 30 Jul 2012 121,933 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 1 Aug 2011 118,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Part of centre stop light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2010 112,773 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear tyre soft

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Part of centre stop light doesnt work

Fail 15 Jul 2010 112,773 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear tyre soft

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Part of centre stop light doesnt work

Pass 15 Jul 2009 106,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Jul 2009 106,484 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2008 97,156 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 97,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 85,788 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 48,638 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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SB04 YTC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB04 YTC, 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 YTC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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