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YM04 BVR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

204,559 mi
Last recorded204,559 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 BVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 204,559 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes swollen under coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Jan 2021 200,947 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 196,755 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 191,038 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 191,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 188,609 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 188,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 181,353 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 181,047 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 181,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working Top left sidelight INOP (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 148,209 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,524 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 93,046 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 93,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 89,609 miles

osr tyre poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,585 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 77,430 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 72,362 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 66,260 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,424 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 51,646 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,646 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,989 miles

Very slight distortion on n/s/r tyre

Fail 24 Jun 2008 44,989 miles

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

Very slight distortion on n/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2007 34,987 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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YM04 BVR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YM04 BVR, 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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YM04 BVR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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