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YY04 TXJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

210,520 mi
Last recorded210,520 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 TXJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 210,520 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2021 210,520 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 210,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer split at seam (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 204,629 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 204,629 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 199,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 192,261 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 182,283 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes bubbling under plastic protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 182,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes bubbling under plastic protective coating (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 175,991 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 169,736 miles

both front to rear at rear slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 169,736 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front to rear at rear slightly corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 152,795 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 135,613 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 135,613 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 119,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2012 119,283 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 104,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 104,700 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,877 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 30,714 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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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YY04 TXJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YY04 TXJ, 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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YY04 TXJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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