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CX04 YGM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

123,905 mi
Last recorded123,905 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 YGM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 123,905 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 114,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 106,984 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 106,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inc flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inc flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 98,860 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 92,076 miles

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 22 Sep 2020 80,464 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,478 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 65,212 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Sep 2018 65,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2017 60,607 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 58,089 miles

exhaust leak @ rear box

o/s/r brake pipe to caliper corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 55,100 miles

brake pipes corroded @ rear

front & rear discs corroded & pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,555 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 52,555 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,576 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 46,569 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 43,287 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,996 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 31,965 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,348 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 19,460 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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CX04 YGM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc 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 CX04 YGM, 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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CX04 YGM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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