MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake pads worn light on
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear fuel Cap not opening
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer and inner tie (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brake pads worn light on
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Rear fuel Cap not opening
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion under body
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
general corrosion under body
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear wiper damaged
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general corrosion under body various suspension parts
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front both sides inner tyre wall worn
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
both rear coil springs corroded
covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components
exhaust rear heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under body covers fitted
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear shock absorber upper dirt cover missing
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under body covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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emmissions near limit
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YL04 YVT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 YL04 YVT, 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 YVT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2004.
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