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YT04 YUL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,938 mi
Last recorded89,938 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 YUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 89,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

both inner sills slightly damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,797 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 89,766 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

mot carried out in wet conditions

Pass 4 Jul 2020 88,561 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,139 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,664 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake has slight free play

Fail 22 Aug 2018 80,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hand brake has slight free play

Pass 9 Aug 2017 72,965 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high pressure hose from pump (2.3.3b)

suspension components and subframe showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2017 72,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective level sensor (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage high pressure hose from pump (2.3.3b)

suspension components and subframe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 67,817 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s along axle to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,485 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres close to wear limit

Pass 15 Apr 2014 59,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 52,463 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexy joint deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,202 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 42,488 miles

right hand rear tyre outter wall starting to crack.left hand rear tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 1 May 2009 37,967 miles

front tyres wearing on edges walls slight cracking

Pass 1 May 2008 35,834 miles

cant completely check underside of metal wheel archers plastic covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,287 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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YT04 YUL 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YT04 YUL, 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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YT04 YUL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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