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YR04 WLU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

251,699 mi
Last recorded251,699 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 WLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 251,699 miles

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

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cant be opened again (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 249,929 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 249,928 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 248,886 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

wipers split

Pass 20 Mar 2017 242,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2016 226,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover

Pass 12 Mar 2015 211,481 miles

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear bumpstop split

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front brake hose cracked

offside front track rod end gaiter slighlty cracked but not damaged to an extent of allowing any ingress of dirt

offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear bumpstop split

Fail 12 Mar 2015 211,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear bumpstop split

nearside rear coil spring corroded

offside front brake hose cracked

offside front track rod end gaiter slighlty cracked but not damaged to an extent of allowing any ingress of dirt

offside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear bumpstop split

Pass 3 Mar 2014 196,406 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Play in steering column not excessive

Very slight cracking on offside flexi hose

nearside rear bumpostop split

offside rear bumpstop split

very slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 3 Mar 2014 196,406 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering column not excessive

Very slight cracking on offside flexi hose

nearside rear bumpostop split

offside rear bumpstop split

very slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2013 180,317 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on

exhaust sheild not secured properly

nearside rear bumpstop perished

offside rear bumpstop perished

Fail 21 Mar 2013 180,317 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on

exhaust sheild not secured properly

nearside rear bumpstop perished

offside rear bumpstop perished

Pass 7 Mar 2012 161,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

exhaust cat heatshield loose

nearside rear bumpstop perished

offside rear bumpstop perished

Pass 24 Mar 2011 142,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear bumpstop perished

rear discs worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 123,789 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops disintegrating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 106,035 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 85,514 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 65,490 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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YR04 WLU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR04 WLU, 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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YR04 WLU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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