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BJ04 YPG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,785 mi
Last recorded115,785 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 YPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 115,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2023 109,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2022 106,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2021 104,546 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 104,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear low reading on footbrake

Nearside Rear low reading on park brake

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

travel on footbrake -recommend attention

Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2019 98,863 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 95,704 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge/perishing recommend replacement

Pass 22 May 2017 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 5 May 2016 87,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 May 2015 83,279 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 28 May 2014 80,145 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 76,322 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 76,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 70,682 miles

Centre exhaust mounting deteriorated, slight insecure.

Pass 16 May 2011 59,111 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 49,904 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2010 49,904 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 43,036 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 43,036 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 36,394 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,692 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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BJ04 YPG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BJ04 YPG, 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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BJ04 YPG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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