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YA04 FFD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,094 mi
Last recorded93,094 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA04 FFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,094 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 93,092 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 86,231 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 81,015 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 81,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,341 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,682 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 71,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 67,532 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,919 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 62,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,406 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

radiator leaking

suspension components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2018 61,406 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in

front and rear brake discs corroded and pitted

radiator leaking

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 60,213 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

radiator leaking

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,573 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 54,573 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 47,140 miles

Mil lamp on

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 41,126 miles

Both Mirror Repeaters Dim

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 37,429 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 37,429 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

boot doesnt open

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,780 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 29,156 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 24,071 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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YA04 FFD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 YA04 FFD, 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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YA04 FFD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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