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YCZ 4292

2004 Skoda Octavia Clasic TDI

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,274 mi
Last recorded182,274 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia Clasic TDI116,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCZ 4292
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Clasic TDI
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 182,274 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2024 181,866 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 177,880 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 174,083 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 173,858 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 168,063 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2019 157,326 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 157,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 143,994 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 143,841 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Clasic TDI?

Based on 576 MOT tests across 167 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
7,301
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Registration plate lamp not working 7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5
Direction indicator incorrect colour 5
constant velocity joint gaiter split 4
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YCZ 4292 is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Clasic TDI in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia Clasic TDI models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 116,502 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 Clasic TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YCZ 4292, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Clasic TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia Clasic TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YCZ 4292 registered?

YCZ 4292 is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Clasic TDI, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is YCZ 4292 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCZ 4292 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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