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YD04 RVK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

173,460 mi
Last recorded173,460 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 173,460 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

rear axle area corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2022 173,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

front subframe corroded

rear axle area corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2021 171,366 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 171,366 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 169,205 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage both front jacking points slight damage

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak but not excessive

under vehicle corrosion and components

Fail 20 Feb 2020 169,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage both front jacking points slight damage

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak but not excessive

under vehicle corrosion and components

Pass 9 Feb 2019 165,309 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage both front jacking points slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted restricting view of certain components

Fail 9 Feb 2019 165,307 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake and rear drums need adjustment or repair (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage both front jacking points slight damage

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted restricting view of certain components

Pass 19 Feb 2018 154,525 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage both front jacking points slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2018 154,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage both front jacking points slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 137,656 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 137,656 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears and o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbones rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 117,722 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2015 93,915 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2015 93,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 92,586 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 92,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,670 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 85,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 80,149 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,019 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,647 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 64,647 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 56,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 43,508 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,863 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 RVK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RVK, 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 RVK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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