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PE04 UML

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

49,327 mi
Last recorded49,327 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 UML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,327 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 49,146 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 48,971 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 48,638 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 48,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,331 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,502 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 46,702 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 45,725 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 43,283 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,530 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,864 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 39,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,546 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 35,093 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 31,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,695 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 24,681 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 24,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 20,555 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 20,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,730 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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PE04 UML is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PE04 UML, 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 PE04 UML registered?

PE04 UML is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is PE04 UML safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE04 UML shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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