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SW04 NYN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

169,473 mi
Last recorded169,473 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 NYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 169,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber shrouds missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 169,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber shrouds missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 159,697 miles

Offside Rear upper tail light inop

Fail 23 Mar 2018 159,697 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear upper tail light inop

Pass 5 Apr 2017 144,243 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 144,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened innert edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,951 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 108,656 miles

both rear coil springs rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,476 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,291 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2012 59,441 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,106 miles

alloys marked

both rear tyres low and wearing quicker on inner edge

front and rear bumper marked

front exhaust sleeve clamps corroding

nearside rear handbrake quadrant not fully returned

offside rear brake disc slightly scorred

rear washer inop

slight front brake imbalance

small chips in windscreen

surface corrosion on offside front brake disc

Pass 15 Mar 2010 49,811 miles

front brake discs surface corroded

nearside front tyre v low tread

nearside rear brake slightly binding

nearside rear handbrake quadrant not fully return

nearside rear tyre low tread and wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre low tread

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs corrded

Fail 12 Jun 2009 46,773 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

number plate lights dirty

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,773 miles

number plate lights dirty

Pass 20 Jun 2008 40,596 miles

rear brake pads are wearing slightly & will require new discs at brake pad change (deterioated badly)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,728 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SW04 NYN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SW04 NYN, 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 SW04 NYN registered?

SW04 NYN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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