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VK04 YCW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,773 mi
Last recorded127,773 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK04 YCW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 127,773 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 127,736 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,649 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 111,135 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 111,135 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 103,659 miles

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

Nearside mirror damage

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 94,848 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 94,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 87,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2013 87,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,133 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 72,650 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,636 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 63,896 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 55,420 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 48,140 miles

NEARSIDE REAR SHOCKER PLASTIC COVER DISPLACED

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE UNEAVEN WEAR

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 39,476 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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VK04 YCW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK04 YCW, 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 VK04 YCW registered?

VK04 YCW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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