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YP04 VKL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,946 mi
Last recorded166,946 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP04 VKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2011 166,946 miles

front tyres starting to get close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2010 154,137 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 154,137 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 134,456 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 135,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 126,857 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 107,231 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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YP04 VKL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YP04 VKL, 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 YP04 VKL registered?

YP04 VKL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is YP04 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP04 VKL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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