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YT53 WCC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

170,079 mi
Last recorded170,079 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 WCC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 170,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Mar 2024 170,071 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wire also exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2023 166,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 161,773 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 157,481 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 154,544 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 150,165 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 146,045 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 139,610 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 133,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 123,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 116,792 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 105,644 miles

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

exhaust rear of cat deteriorted

Pass 11 Jan 2012 94,025 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 82,912 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 70,862 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 59,396 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,517 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,732 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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YT53 WCC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YT53 WCC, 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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YT53 WCC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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