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YA53 UUO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

202,058 mi
Last recorded202,058 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 202,058 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 197,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 197,202 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 188,199 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness when rotated (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 188,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness when rotated (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 179,439 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 179,439 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 167,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Jan 2016 167,745 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 155,177 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 144,029 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 144,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 134,583 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 134,583 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 123,503 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 123,503 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 115,968 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 115,968 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 106,456 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)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 91,394 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 91,335 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,751 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 70,808 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)

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 UUO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YA53 UUO, 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 UUO registered?

YA53 UUO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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