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YD04 FRX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,849 mi
Last recorded162,849 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD04 FRX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 162,849 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 162,847 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2025 153,219 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 153,214 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 143,257 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 133,264 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 122,095 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 113,343 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 106,807 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 98,787 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 91,433 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 85,081 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 85,079 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,258 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 76,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 73,476 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,625 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,927 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 57,414 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,182 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 49,705 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,231 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,137 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,493 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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YD04 FRX 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 80%.

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 YD04 FRX, 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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YD04 FRX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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