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GF54 YBZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,904 mi
Last recorded102,904 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 YBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 102,904 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 102,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working SIDE REPEATER DAMAGED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 100,002 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 95,228 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 95,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 94,101 miles

o/s/front tyre wear on edge

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2023 94,099 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/front tyre wear on edge

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2022 90,191 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2022 90,191 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2021 87,279 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 87,279 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 84,797 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 80,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 75,556 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2017 71,049 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly detiorated

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 66,898 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 64,882 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 59,461 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 53,661 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 42,213 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside reare tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

three nails in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2011 42,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside reare tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

three nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2010 36,982 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 36,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,802 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 32,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,196 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 26,196 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,914 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 15,914 miles

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

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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GF54 YBZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GF54 YBZ, 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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What year was GF54 YBZ registered?

GF54 YBZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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