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YY04 TYA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,901 mi
Last recorded132,901 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY04 TYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 132,901 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 132,889 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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 18 Feb 2021 126,469 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 126,463 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 121,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 121,406 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,688 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 111,676 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust sleeve insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2018 103,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,497 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 87,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,524 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 76,487 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,440 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 67,174 miles

Centre exhaust hanger snapped.

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

Nearside rear bumpstop snapped.

Nearside rear tyre slightly put of shape.

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

Fail 24 May 2012 67,174 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust hanger snapped.

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

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

Nearside rear bumpstop snapped.

Nearside rear tyre slightly put of shape.

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 62,462 miles

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

rear bumpstops splitting

Pass 24 Jun 2010 54,785 miles

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

nearside rear bumpstop split

Pass 21 Apr 2009 43,888 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 43,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,940 miles

centre exhaust mountin loose

front wiper rubbers split on ends

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,803 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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YY04 TYA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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