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YU04 NYR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

78,612 mi
Last recorded78,612 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU04 NYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 78,612 miles

1/2 of high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mounting adrift

engine oil leak

front and rear sub frames corroded

lift in nsf top suspension leg mount

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded

nsr coil spring corroded

osf brake flexible hose insecure

osf inner sill under car corroded

play in osf inner steering rack joint

Fail 7 Feb 2023 78,602 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

1/2 of high level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust mounting adrift

engine oil leak

front and rear sub frames corroded

lift in nsf top suspension leg mount

ns front to rear brake pipe corroded

nsr brake pipe corroded

nsr coil spring corroded

osf brake flexible hose insecure

osf inner sill under car corroded

play in osf inner steering rack joint

Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,083 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 74,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 71,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Strut top slightly rough in rotation

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 70,826 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,852 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 69,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 68,892 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

eml on

Fail 16 Nov 2017 68,892 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad wear warning light on

brake pad wear wiring broken

eml on

Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2016 65,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 58,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 51,850 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes binding

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2014 51,850 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes binding

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Jul 2013 41,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 41,160 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,786 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded on inner face

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 9 Jul 2012 29,786 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded on inner face

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 21,527 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 21,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracked on tread

Pass 30 Jun 2010 11,858 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 11,858 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 6,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

All four tyres have cuts/cracks in tread grooves.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 6,270 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush 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)

All four tyres have cuts/cracks in tread grooves.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 5,266 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 4,699 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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YU04 NYR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 YU04 NYR, 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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YU04 NYR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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