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YO04 BWW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,610 mi
Last recorded118,610 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 BWW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 118,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush offside nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 109,137 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 103,683 miles

o\s inner steering arm has play in joint

slight play in n\s\f drop link

Pass 13 Aug 2019 98,113 miles

Centre / rear exhaust sleeve corroded / deteriorated - System still fully supported

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated - system still fully supported

Front undertray missing & 2 x side panels loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Secondry vacuum pump mountings deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2019 98,113 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Centre / rear exhaust sleeve corroded / deteriorated - System still fully supported

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated - system still fully supported

Front undertray missing & 2 x side panels loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Secondry vacuum pump mountings deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 90,567 miles

Exhausts rear silencer rear mount in poor condition

O/S/F Tyre perishing & bold on inner edge

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

Oil leak/s

coil spring corroded x2 Front (2.4.C.1b)

x2 Rear Tyre perishing & cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,434 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing Bold on Inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,535 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 82,532 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 77,785 miles

2 x Child seats fitted (N/S/R & O/S/R)

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

Slight play in N/S Steering rack end

Fail 6 Aug 2014 77,784 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

2 x Child seats fitted (N/S/R & O/S/R)

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

Slight play in N/S Steering rack end

Pass 15 Aug 2013 72,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 72,647 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 66,628 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 59,822 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 59,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 48,639 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 46,573 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 46,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 43,328 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 43,312 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre has cut in tread

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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YO04 BWW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YO04 BWW, 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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YO04 BWW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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