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YL04 KTG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

167,542 mi
Last recorded167,542 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 167,542 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 165,674 miles

Coil spring corroded n-s-f & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 165,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded n-s-f & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 161,293 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 157,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive N/S/F & O/S/F JACKING SILLS (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 140,115 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f jacking sills damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2014 118,988 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 109,338 miles

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

front wipers smear

high level brake light partially inop

rear washer inop

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Jul 2013 109,338 miles

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

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

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

front wipers smear

high level brake light partially inop

rear washer inop

rear wiper split

Pass 4 Jul 2012 99,137 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 77,571 miles

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

inner face front discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,147 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,185 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,266 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 KTG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KTG, 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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What year was YL04 KTG registered?

YL04 KTG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 July 2004.

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