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YW04 CSV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,447 mi
Last recorded160,447 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW04 CSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 160,447 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 156,723 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 151,131 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 151,131 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 142,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 132,735 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 132,731 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,043 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 127,043 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 124,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 124,782 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 124,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2016 122,858 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,036 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 114,030 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jan 2014 102,725 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 102,725 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,773 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 90,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,560 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2012 76,560 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,553 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2010 52,933 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,287 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 36,731 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 28,546 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 28,546 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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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YW04 CSV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YW04 CSV, 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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YW04 CSV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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