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YL04 ZYN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,175 mi
Last recorded109,175 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL04 ZYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 109,175 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 109,168 miles

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 103,793 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 103,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,354 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 96,325 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,759 miles

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 94,759 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 94,935 miles

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

Rear both brakes binding

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 93,419 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear both brakes binding

exhaust cracked

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2015 92,144 miles

both tear tyres perished not to cords.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,274 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,312 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 86,114 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 77,868 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 77,868 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,715 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 68,715 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 60,763 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 51,683 miles

slight play in n/s/f track arm

Pass 26 Jul 2007 41,311 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 ZYN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZYN, 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 ZYN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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