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DE04 UMZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

54,456 mi
Last recorded54,456 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 UMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 54,456 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 54,454 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine oil level to low

Pass 10 Jul 2025 40,932 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 27,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 26,959 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 26,145 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 25,063 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 23,834 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 22,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 22,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 21,623 miles

both rear tyres are getting low

Pass 2 May 2017 20,452 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 20,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 19,956 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 19,408 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 18,741 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 18,036 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 17,328 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,403 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 14,844 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 13,333 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 11,831 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 9,827 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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DE04 UMZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 DE04 UMZ, 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 DE04 UMZ registered?

DE04 UMZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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The MOT history for DE04 UMZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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