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AU04 LEF

2004 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,236 mi
Last recorded207,236 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 LEF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Elegance TDI
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 207,236 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 206,971 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 199,118 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 190,334 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 181,658 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 172,865 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 175,551 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 154,972 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 154,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 143,928 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 136,000 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI?

Based on 1,866 MOT tests across 450 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
8,541
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
450
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11
Registration plate lamp not working 7
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 7
brake disc excessively pitted 6
brake binding 5
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AU04 LEF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 LEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU04 LEF registered?

AU04 LEF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia Elegance TDI, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is AU04 LEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU04 LEF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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