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SK04 YDS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,801 mi
Last recorded72,801 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 YDS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 72,801 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 60,893 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 60,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 60,059 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 58,799 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 57,853 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 57,853 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 57,382 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 56,330 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 56,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 54,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,412 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 50,772 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,165 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on inner walls

Pass 20 Feb 2014 47,082 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 45,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 43,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,949 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 40,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,491 miles

Both front discs are showing signs of heavy wear.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 26,856 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,511 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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SK04 YDS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SK04 YDS, 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 SK04 YDS registered?

SK04 YDS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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