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LK04 BMU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

173,590 mi
Last recorded173,590 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 BMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 173,590 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 173,586 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 164,070 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 149,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs heavilly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops broken.

Fail 10 Jan 2023 149,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases before joiner sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Front and centre mountings adrift. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs heavilly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end boots split. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorber bump stops broken.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 139,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber bump stops broken.

Fail 11 Jan 2022 139,457 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorber bump stops broken.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 130,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit, 2.5mm tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm, worn bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 130,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalyst pipe has two corrosion holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flexi joint has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre tread worn close to legal limit, 2.5mm tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread 2mm, worn bald on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 111,920 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inside faces

Both rear brake discs worn / lipped

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 96,701 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 96,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad anti-rattle spring adrift.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,615 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,203 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 57,203 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 47,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,439 miles

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jun 2013 44,341 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 42,953 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2010 39,880 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 38,178 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 26,610 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 21,657 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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LK04 BMU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LK04 BMU, 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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LK04 BMU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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