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YH04 FHM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,619 mi
Last recorded150,619 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 FHM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 150,619 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 150,616 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 146,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 141,174 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 126,681 miles

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

oil on minimum

Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,392 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 102,594 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,364 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 79,835 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly /lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated near to legal limit recomend, immediate renewal

Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,889 miles

both front tyres nearing wear bars 225/45r17 94v

nearside hand brake lever not returning to its stop /brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2011 67,889 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres nearing wear bars 225/45r17 94v

nearside hand brake lever not returning to its stop /brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2010 57,768 miles

offside front seat belt clasp slightly difficult to use recomend renewal

slight humming noise apparent during road test poss wheel bearing or noisy tyres?

Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,540 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 29,695 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 20,933 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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YH04 FHM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FHM, 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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YH04 FHM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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