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YH04 KSF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,105 mi
Last recorded159,105 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 KSF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2021 159,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking stearing rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front sill coroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill coroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 152,634 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 144,897 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 138,649 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 132,618 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 132,618 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 124,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalist has minor leak at top (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 124,198 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center bracket (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush falling out (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalist has minor leak at top (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 116,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 105,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2012 87,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,974 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 81,401 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 81,401 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 75,258 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 65,498 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 65,498 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 56,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 56,280 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 40,548 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 KSF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH04 KSF, 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 KSF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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