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YU04 FRT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,994 mi
Last recorded177,994 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 FRT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 177,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear handbrake has low effort

Pass 28 Oct 2013 171,870 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 163,764 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 163,735 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 155,697 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 115,850 miles

tailgate struta slightly weakened

Pass 4 Aug 2009 110,459 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 85,955 miles

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

spare tyre requires infation to correct pressure

Pass 28 Mar 2008 85,667 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 85,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 73,206 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 73,206 miles

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

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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YU04 FRT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YU04 FRT, 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 YU04 FRT registered?

YU04 FRT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is YU04 FRT safe to buy?

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