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YL04 DDX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,126 mi
Last recorded160,126 miles
Recorded on27 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 DDX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2019 160,126 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER SILLS DAMAGED AND CORRODED

N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE FLEXIS CORRODED

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED

Pass 10 Jun 2018 153,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED ON OUTER CASING

front both tyre cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2018 153,288 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a))

ALL TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED ON OUTER CASING

Pass 14 Jul 2017 146,753 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.4e)

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing REAR SHOCKERS (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 146,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect NO BEAM IMAGE (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.B.4e)

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing REAR SHOCKERS (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 137,950 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened park brake (3.5.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 129,029 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 119,118 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 119,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,027 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 109,026 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 93,749 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,596 miles

center exhaust mount corroded away on one side ( exhaust still supported )

Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,331 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 64,331 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,945 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,230 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 38,189 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 30,852 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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YL04 DDX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YL04 DDX, 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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YL04 DDX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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