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YG04 UYB

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,580 mi
Last recorded131,580 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 UYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 131,580 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 131,576 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 128,629 miles

Nearside Front Mirror cover damaged but no sharp edge

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 126,864 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 124,280 miles

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

Front front wipers slightly smearing

Lower exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,730 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2017 116,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 109,097 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Headlamp regulator corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 109,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML on

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Rear Headlamp regulator corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,108 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank staps corroded

slight play felt at steering wheel

Fail 2 Mar 2015 101,108 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

fuel tank staps corroded

slight play felt at steering wheel

Pass 10 Mar 2014 93,527 miles

Bothside rear tyres saw tooth

Fuel tank straps corroded

N/S/R Bump Stop Perrishing

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2014 93,527 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Bothside rear tyres saw tooth

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/R Bump Stop Perrishing

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,414 miles

Engine Management Lamp On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Bump Stop Perrishing

Oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,414 miles

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

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

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

Engine Management Lamp On

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R Bump Stop Perrishing

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,477 miles

nearside front indicator lens broken

Fail 6 Mar 2012 76,477 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front indicator lens broken

Pass 3 Mar 2011 70,366 miles

nearside rear bumpstop perrishing

rear washer inoperative

Fail 8 Mar 2010 58,972 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop deteriorating

Pass 8 Mar 2010 58,972 miles

nearside rear bump stop deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2009 46,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,741 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,314 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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YG04 UYB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YG04 UYB, 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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YG04 UYB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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