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YM04 BVP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,958 mi
Last recorded95,958 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 BVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 95,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 83,347 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 83,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 71,580 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 71,580 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 54,209 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 47,024 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 42,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YM04 BVP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YM04 BVP, 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 YM04 BVP registered?

YM04 BVP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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The MOT history for YM04 BVP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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