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YB04 ZDV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

148,140 mi
Last recorded148,140 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB04 ZDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 148,140 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 143,204 miles

Amber brake warning lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 143,202 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Amber brake warning lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 139,642 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 139,626 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Flaking metal (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Dust cover detached (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp/sleeve broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 135,428 miles

rear cdiscs corroded & pitted

Fail 16 Nov 2021 135,414 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear cdiscs corroded & pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2020 131,724 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 18 Nov 2020 131,718 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

centre exhaust joint broken

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 17 May 2019 125,904 miles

front & rear number plate delaminating

front number plate damaged

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension wishbone rear bushes debonding

Fail 16 May 2019 125,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front & rear number plate delaminating

front number plate damaged

o/s/f & n/s/f suspension wishbone rear bushes debonding

Pass 25 May 2018 121,858 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Fail 25 May 2018 121,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 19 May 2017 113,606 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 113,603 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,786 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 112,721 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 May 2015 107,827 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 107,827 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre on wear bars tread

o/s/r & n/s/r tyre very near wear bars

Pass 1 May 2014 106,189 miles

n/s/f indicater cracked lens

o/s/f indicater colour faded

o/s/r handbrake caliper arm sticking

rear tyres cracking on treads & near wear bars

Fail 1 May 2014 106,189 miles

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

n/s/f indicater cracked lens

o/s/f indicater colour faded

o/s/r handbrake caliper arm sticking

rear tyres cracking on treads & near wear bars

Pass 31 May 2013 87,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 96,801 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 85,375 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 79,772 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 73,639 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 63,492 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 52,738 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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YB04 ZDV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YB04 ZDV, 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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YB04 ZDV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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