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RV04 YMZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,455 mi
Last recorded108,455 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 YMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 108,455 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2026 108,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 106,417 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 104,063 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 101,363 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 98,821 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 96,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 93,112 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 90,733 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,895 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 83,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,834 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 68,720 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,517 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 59,517 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 51,235 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 44,352 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 44,352 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,749 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,176 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 36,716 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,883 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 32,883 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 29,071 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 29,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,480 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,981 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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RV04 YMZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV04 YMZ, 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 RV04 YMZ registered?

RV04 YMZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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