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YA04 UKY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,609 mi
Last recorded223,609 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 UKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2022 223,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 222,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 222,302 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also track rod adjuster nut loose (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 211,076 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 211,075 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 200,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline when vehicle is lifted (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 200,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play borderline when vehicle is lifted (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 184,586 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 168,957 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 157,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer wall

steering wheel making power steering pump noisy but no obvious fault found

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 157,759 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on outer wall

steering wheel making power steering pump noisy but no obvious fault found

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2015 151,769 miles

Child Seat Fitted

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure (middle)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly wearing on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 151,474 miles

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

Child Seat Fitted

Exhaust Heat Shield Insecure (middle)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly wearing on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil Leak

Undertray & Engine Cover Fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2014 147,527 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inside & Outside Edges.

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inside Edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2014 147,527 miles

Both Front Tyres Wearing On Inside & Outside Edges.

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inside Edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 140,945 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 140,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 115,199 miles

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer 'hanging brakets' corroding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 87,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 63,203 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 42,675 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 42,675 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 41,933 miles

rear number plate slight discouloring. rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2007 30,417 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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YA04 UKY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YA04 UKY, 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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YA04 UKY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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