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PG04 YGZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

132,655 mi
Last recorded132,655 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG04 YGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 132,655 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 132,649 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (Locked) (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 125,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 125,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 118,224 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 108,520 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 108,385 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 101,030 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 26 May 2021 95,954 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracked

Fail 26 May 2021 95,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2020 93,613 miles

Front axel has odd wheels

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 93,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front axel has odd wheels

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,914 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 89,914 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 85,924 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 81,765 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,699 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 78,699 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 64,177 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,885 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 54,884 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,586 miles

front tyres wearing low.

Nearside Rear 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 4 Aug 2010 43,143 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,140 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 36,140 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,075 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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PG04 YGZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 PG04 YGZ, 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 PG04 YGZ registered?

PG04 YGZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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