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YD04 FPX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,072 mi
Last recorded169,072 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 FPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 169,072 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 168,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' In swept area. (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in the tread.

Pass 16 May 2016 139,928 miles

Centre exhaust mount insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very weak (2.7.3)

oil leaks

Fail 16 May 2016 139,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nail in (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust mount insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very weak (2.7.3)

oil leaks

Pass 21 May 2015 122,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 108,123 miles

both rear tyres wearing heavily out of shape

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

o/s front tyre low on tread and smooth on edges

Fail 20 May 2014 108,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing heavily out of shape

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

o/s front tyre low on tread and smooth on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 94,205 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 85,496 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 85,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,061 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 72,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 52,085 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 36,686 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 31,238 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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YD04 FPX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YD04 FPX, 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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YD04 FPX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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