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YM04 YLT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

198,161 mi
Last recorded198,161 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM04 YLT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 198,161 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Fail 21 May 2025 198,161 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged outer case (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 192,176 miles

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

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

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 186,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

vehicle underside , suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2022 181,993 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 178,278 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 20 Feb 2020 175,718 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 167,139 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 158,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 149,694 miles

Nearside tie rod has play

Pass 2 Feb 2016 140,171 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 126,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S w/washer weak action.Slight unbalance rear footbrake and noisy application.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,308 miles

tread depths: n/s/f on 5mm, o/s/f on 4.5mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size: 165/65/15 91V.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 90,867 miles

tread depths: both front on 7.5mm, n/s/r on 6mm, o/s/r on 5.5mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,865 miles

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 6.5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.

Fail 21 Jun 2011 80,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tread depths: both front on 4mm, n/s/r on 6.5mm, o/s/r on 7mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.

Pass 22 Jun 2010 72,992 miles

tread depths: both front on 5mm, both rear on 8mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 91V.

Pass 23 Jun 2009 62,521 miles

minor scratches to bodywork, n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge, tyre tread depths; both front 7.0mm, both rear 3.0mm, 195/65/15v

Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2007 32,765 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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YM04 YLT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YM04 YLT, 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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YM04 YLT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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