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YD04 HYS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

186,244 mi
Last recorded186,244 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 HYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 186,244 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 186,244 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 180,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 180,579 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 174,631 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 174,631 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating 60kg (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 169,061 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 169,061 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 163,715 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 163,715 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour all 4, white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 158,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner sil slightly damaged

Fail 6 Feb 2019 158,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sil slightly damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2018 149,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 138,914 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 128,098 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 118,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 118,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,818 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 107,818 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,645 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,930 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 84,930 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,026 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 76,026 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,299 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 44,568 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,240 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 32,240 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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 HYS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 HYS, 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 HYS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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