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YG04 XFF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,612 mi
Last recorded128,612 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 XFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 128,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 128,524 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to retract

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 120,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded deteriorating slight blow on flexi

front inner brake pads wearing lower

o/s/f tyre wearing lower on edge of treads approaching wear markers

o/s/f wishbone rear inner bush cracking deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing lower on edges of treads

Fail 11 Feb 2025 120,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake caliper handbrake lever stuck in on position (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded deteriorating slight blow on flexi

front inner brake pads wearing lower

n/s/r brake grabbing binding slightly

o/s/f tyre wearing lower on edge of treads approaching wear markers

o/s/f wishbone rear inner bush cracking deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing lower on edges of treads

Pass 21 Feb 2024 112,613 miles

1 of 2 number plate lights inop

front exhaust section after cat to joint corroding deteriorating and blowing slightly

n/s/f tyre tread low on/approaching wear markers

Pass 20 Feb 2023 101,948 miles

both front track rod end dust covers cracking

n/s/f wishbone rear bush deteriorating cracking with slight play

Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,087 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of treads

front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces pitting corrosion outer lips

n/s/r brake grabbing binding

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges of treads

rear number plate loose on one side but secure not likely to fall off

Pass 18 Feb 2021 84,454 miles

n/s/r brake grabbing very slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2021 84,401 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush bonding split resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake grabbing very slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2020 79,693 miles

front brake discs wearing slightly uneven on inner faces

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing low on outer edges of treads and approaching wear markers centre tread

Pass 20 Feb 2019 72,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases starting to crack behind the catalist (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 65,395 miles

exhaust cat rear weld slight blow

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,001 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

cat corroded at weld

Fail 10 Feb 2017 63,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear shocker cover insecure

cat corroded at weld

Pass 17 Feb 2016 60,327 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly low

Pass 17 Feb 2015 58,579 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 56,738 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 55,005 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 52,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 48,506 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,779 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 37,376 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,145 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 25,650 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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YG04 XFF 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 83.3%.

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 YG04 XFF, 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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YG04 XFF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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