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SE04 PYH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

300,373 mi
Last recorded300,373 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 PYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 300,373 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 286,386 miles

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

play in both front top shocker mountings

Fail 11 Apr 2011 286,294 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

play in both front top shocker mountings

Pass 29 Nov 2010 277,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake fluid around new brake hose difficuilt to check for leaks

Fail 29 Nov 2010 277,575 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 266,992 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 266,917 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

off side front and near side front cv joint knocking

Pass 24 Jan 2009 222,491 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 183,429 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 137,362 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 137,362 miles

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

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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SE04 PYH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SE04 PYH, 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 SE04 PYH registered?

SE04 PYH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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