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YH04 XHY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,236 mi
Last recorded202,236 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH04 XHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2019 202,236 miles

Emissions not tested engine started to run bad when priming revs for temp. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed near to seat belt mount on seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center outer sill holed near to seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and splitting in tread

Offside Front outer sill corroding not holed as yet for mot

Offside Rear seat back has movement but is secure in place

both front to rear brake pipes corroding near to rear hoses.

under body corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2018 191,900 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm lower bush deteriorated

Offside Rear seat back secured up right but slightly insecure at bottom

both front sections of outer sills corroded

front to rear brake pipes under vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 191,898 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing where it meets bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear seat back secured up right but slightly insecure at bottom

both front sections of outer sills corroded

front to rear brake pipes under vehicle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 179,716 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2017 179,715 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 177,409 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 177,409 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 174,576 miles

Both front shock absorber offer little resistance

Both rear shock absorber offer little resistance

Fail 22 Oct 2015 174,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both front shock absorber offer little resistance

Both rear shock absorber offer little resistance

Pass 15 Oct 2014 167,883 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 161,170 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 161,170 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 153,288 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 153,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 133,733 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 133,733 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 115,443 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 115,443 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 98,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 81,656 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 89,777 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 XHY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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