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YH04 KSU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

95,101 mi
Last recorded95,101 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 KSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 95,101 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,923 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 94,586 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 93,466 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,748 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 91,995 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 91,058 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 89,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 87,918 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 85,889 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 85,882 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 83,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

osr tyre perished

Fail 21 Mar 2012 83,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2011 80,599 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 80,596 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,877 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 212,298 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 212,297 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 208,937 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 181,030 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 KSU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KSU, 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 KSU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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