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YK04 YKZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,615 mi
Last recorded179,615 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK04 YKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 179,615 miles

Offside Rear Passenger floor corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 179,574 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger floor corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2019 175,648 miles

Central Exhaust clamp has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 163,748 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 154,641 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 154,544 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front disks corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2016 142,611 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 142,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 129,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 129,045 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Mobile phone holder (8.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion Under (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,740 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 114,740 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,556 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 90,575 miles

osf tyre on 2mm

rear no plate water marked

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 11 Oct 2011 81,637 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,792 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,322 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,703 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,548 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 33,046 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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YK04 YKZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YK04 YKZ, 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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YK04 YKZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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