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WD04 YMG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

166,645 mi
Last recorded166,645 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 YMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 166,645 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 166,644 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 161,699 miles

Adv 1.5 ltrs oil added to engine before

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Adv nearside rear shock getting poor condition due to slight leak ....... (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Adv both rear tyres getting worn and poor .........

Fail 21 Feb 2020 161,699 miles

Adv 1.5 ltrs oil added to engine before

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Adv nearside rear shock getting poor condition due to slight leak ....... (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing clear not amber........ (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Adv both rear tyres getting worn and poor .........

Pass 8 Mar 2019 155,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Adv slight play/wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Adv shock getting worn and poor condition...... (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 155,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Badly worn and corroded........ (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely Heavy bind......... (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Adv slight play/wear in nearside front lower suspension ball joint......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Adv shock getting worn and poor condition...... (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 148,182 miles

Adv slight bind to offside rear brake.......

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv both front brake discs getting worn and poor on inner faces...... (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 142,245 miles

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

front discs corroded

rear beam axle bushes peeling and axle eyelets corroded

small stone chips across screen

Pass 18 Mar 2016 139,877 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 139,877 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 136,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 136,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 132,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Jan 2014 132,067 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jan 2013 127,955 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover unattached

offside rear shock absorber cover unattached

Pass 9 Jan 2013 127,955 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover unattached

offside rear shock absorber cover unattached

Pass 21 Jan 2012 122,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 117,030 miles

n-s-r tyre wearing unevenly

o-s-r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 24 Dec 2010 117,029 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n-s-r tyre wearing unevenly

o-s-r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Jan 2010 99,749 miles

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

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

imbalance in front brakes.

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing thin on edges.

Fail 22 Jan 2010 99,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing thin on edges.

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

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

imbalance in front brakes.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 86,801 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

damage to o/s mirror unit.

n/s/r short metal brake pipe/hose slightly corroded.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 86,801 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

damage to o/s mirror unit.

n/s/r short metal brake pipe/hose slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,773 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 70,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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WD04 YMG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WD04 YMG, 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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WD04 YMG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2004.

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