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YC04 WHD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

222,139 mi
Last recorded222,139 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC04 WHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 222,139 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 222,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 204,092 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 204,065 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 169,429 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 169,429 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 153,804 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 149,537 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Oct 2011 149,534 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

offside front wheel stud damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2008 144,025 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 117,296 miles

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

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

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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YC04 WHD 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 63.6%.

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 YC04 WHD, 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 YC04 WHD registered?

YC04 WHD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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