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YB53 LGY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

283,256 mi
Last recorded283,256 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 LGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 283,256 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering rack and elsewhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 283,247 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering rack and elsewhere (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 259,690 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 259,686 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Centre section dangerously corroded by joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hand brake cables sticking slightly

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill/jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 226,265 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 207,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 187,329 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 187,319 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 166,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 166,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 152,310 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 134,622 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 116,473 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,221 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,951 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 66,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 51,372 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,686 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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YB53 LGY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YB53 LGY, 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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YB53 LGY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2004.

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