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YA53 UTY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,221 mi
Last recorded80,221 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 UTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,221 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 54,215 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f anti roll bar D bush slightly worm

Pass 27 Dec 2011 46,214 miles

o/s/f anti roll bar D bush worn. on the limit

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,290 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,665 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 38,656 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 36,181 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front number plate small crack

Pass 19 Dec 2006 32,205 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 UTY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UTY, 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 YA53 UTY registered?

YA53 UTY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 January 2004.

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