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YH04 DXU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,221 mi
Last recorded132,221 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 DXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 132,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 132,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 118,400 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low

Pass 15 Mar 2016 114,119 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 109,172 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

stonechip in windscreen

travel in handbrake, handbrake cables poor

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 78,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,238 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,410 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 74,410 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 59,756 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,190 miles

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

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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YH04 DXU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YH04 DXU, 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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What year was YH04 DXU registered?

YH04 DXU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is YH04 DXU safe to buy?

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