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YF04 PTX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,676 mi
Last recorded163,676 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 PTX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 163,676 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2025 163,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside 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))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 161,260 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 161,259 miles

Offside 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))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 158,283 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 158,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust mounting peg broken

Pass 1 Apr 2022 155,984 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 155,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 154,258 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 153,234 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 151,935 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 150,409 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 146,564 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 140,876 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 140,876 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 137,046 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 129,853 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 121,992 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 112,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 112,645 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 102,287 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 93,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 83,033 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 66,958 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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YF04 PTX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF04 PTX, 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 YF04 PTX registered?

YF04 PTX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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