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ML04 LYA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

187,356 mi
Last recorded187,356 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 LYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 187,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 163,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 151,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 139,206 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 126,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,122 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 117,122 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,836 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,893 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel long travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear bump stops split

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2017 74,616 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 71,878 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 69,175 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 69,175 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 66,200 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 62,068 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 57,401 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 52,801 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 48,859 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,871 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,224 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,501 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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ML04 LYA 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 ML04 LYA, 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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ML04 LYA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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