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YA53 UPR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,645 mi
Last recorded121,645 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 UPR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,645 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 113,740 miles

EML on-o/s/r tyre on limit-exhaust mountings corroded-steering rack play-x2 sills distorted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 107,104 miles

engine management light on-front and rear brakes juddering

under vehicle cover insecure-exhaust mountings corroded

x2 front sills slightly distorted-engine/gearbox mounting defective

x2 front top mounts slight lift-o/s/r tyre wearing low-rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,263 miles

engine management light-o/s/f top mount has slight lift

Fail 19 Feb 2015 99,263 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

engine management light-o/s/f top mount has slight lift

Pass 24 Feb 2014 89,919 miles

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

exhaust coroded-covers insecure -slight juder at front brakes-

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,707 miles

both suspension top mountings have slight lift-both ront tyres on limit-n/s/r tyre near limit

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,944 miles

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

aims lowest limit

exhaust coirroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 67,577 miles

nearside rear tyre has a slight bulge on outer side wall

Pass 26 Jan 2010 64,448 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,355 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 55,406 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,972 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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YA53 UPR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YA53 UPR, 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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YA53 UPR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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