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HT04 YLG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

227,040 mi
Last recorded227,040 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 YLG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 227,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 218,038 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 207,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 196,934 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 185,019 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 175,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 167,345 miles

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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 159,946 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 156,730 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 151,641 miles

Max front brake imbalance

Fail 21 Jun 2016 151,633 miles

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

Max front brake imbalance

Pass 7 Jul 2015 147,590 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 143,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 137,594 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 129,933 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 122,494 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 116,481 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 108,657 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 101,949 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 101,949 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 94,971 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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HT04 YLG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 HT04 YLG, 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 HT04 YLG registered?

HT04 YLG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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