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YN04 TAV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

195,313 mi
Last recorded195,313 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN04 TAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 195,313 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 195,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 190,620 miles

advise offside front cv boot clip loose

advise sharp object in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2014 185,190 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 181,019 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 180,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 174,772 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 174,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 169,354 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind to offside rear brake

Pass 23 Feb 2010 154,925 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 143,040 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 5 Mar 2009 143,040 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 5 Mar 2008 131,658 miles

rear brakes dusty

Fail 5 Mar 2008 131,658 miles

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

rear brakes dusty

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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YN04 TAV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YN04 TAV, 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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YN04 TAV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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