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YS04 YXP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,672 mi
Last recorded123,672 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS04 YXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2016 123,672 miles

Battery insecure battery insecure / inc fuse box on top of battery (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.852 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 6.96% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 854 ppm (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint a/r/b link arm ball joints worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc d/shaft gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing 2 bolts missing / one snapped off (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing two bolts missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing two bolts missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing one bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 / 40 / 18 y (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 / 40 / 18 y (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

body work / paint work damaged in places

drivers door handle (outer)/ damaged / loose (working)

exhaust rubbers weak / ex banging on underside

milltek exhaust system fitted

o/s/f cv gaiter pin holed

rear brake pads wearing low

signs of oil leaks on nearside / poss p.a.s fluid / components oil contaminated / advise to clean up

slight exhaust blow on ex joints

Pass 4 May 2013 122,567 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 122,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

battery insecure

emt light on dash board

n/s/f inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,569 miles

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

engine management light on

slight play in near side steering rack arm

Fail 3 Aug 2011

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

engine management light on

slight play in near side steering rack arm

Pass 16 Jul 2010 100,633 miles

all four discs corrded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2010 100,632 miles

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

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

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

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

all four discs corrded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 85,779 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 71,119 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 71,119 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,688 miles

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

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

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

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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YS04 YXP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YS04 YXP, 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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YS04 YXP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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