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BU04 YLE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

202,959 mi
Last recorded202,959 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 YLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 202,959 miles

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

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 197,643 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 194,191 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 187,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 178,596 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 171,071 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 164,063 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 163,899 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside cv boot has grease showing

Pass 14 Mar 2018 155,428 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 146,618 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 146,616 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 136,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 130,550 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 130,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 121,439 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 114,662 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 114,662 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 28 May 2012 106,892 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 106,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Approx 2mm left on front brake pads

Front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 11 May 2011 96,723 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 96,723 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 85,677 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 65,677 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,909 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 61,450 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

approx 2mm left on rear brake pads

Pass 22 May 2008 61,450 miles

approx 2mm left on rear brake pads

Pass 11 Jun 2007 46,095 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm 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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BU04 YLE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BU04 YLE, 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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BU04 YLE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2004.

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