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YT04 XOD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,967 mi
Last recorded135,967 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT04 XOD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 135,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 127,317 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 127,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 121,043 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 121,043 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 114,211 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,031 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 99,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 92,630 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 83,910 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 83,910 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 74,006 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,631 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,802 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 54,802 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 44,916 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,171 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 38,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

front brake discs poor condition on inner edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,103 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 33,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,757 miles

both front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 15 Mar 2010 30,858 miles

centre exhaust mounting weld broken but exhaust is secure

front discs corroding on edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Mar 2009 28,343 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 24,802 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 19,528 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 19,528 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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YT04 XOD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT04 XOD, 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 YT04 XOD registered?

YT04 XOD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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