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NG04 DSE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,299 mi
Last recorded63,299 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 DSE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 63,299 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 63,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nsr & Osr ()

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 57,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 51,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 45,795 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 41,004 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 41,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 36,416 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 33,222 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 33,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 26,167 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,400 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,522 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 16,033 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 15,608 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 14,992 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 14,992 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 14,510 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 13,785 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 13,207 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,198 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osr tyre deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,190 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 8,621 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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NG04 DSE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NG04 DSE, 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 NG04 DSE registered?

NG04 DSE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2004.

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