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YB53 LGV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

123,591 mi
Last recorded123,591 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 LGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 123,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 6 May 2026 123,590 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn W/Bone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 104,737 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 100,447 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 97,810 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 95,376 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 92,764 miles

Front tyres 2-3mm

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 90,337 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 85,813 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 80,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 78,457 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 78,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,557 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 75,557 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 72,531 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,042 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,352 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 57,480 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 57,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,287 miles

both rear tyres perished 205/55/16w

Pass 14 Apr 2009 51,349 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 48,403 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 45,070 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 35,643 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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YB53 LGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YB53 LGV, 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 YB53 LGV registered?

YB53 LGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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