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SM04 LYH

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,992 mi
Last recorded240,992 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 LYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 240,992 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 215,909 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 189,407 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 189,263 miles

offside front top strut mount worn

passenger front window wont open

Fail 27 Apr 2009 189,209 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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SM04 LYH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SM04 LYH, 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 SM04 LYH registered?

SM04 LYH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is SM04 LYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 LYH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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