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PE04 XSP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

217,567 mi
Last recorded217,567 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE04 XSP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 217,567 miles

both inner to outer sills damaged and corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 217,392 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer to inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2025 217,344 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both outer to inner sills corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 209,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases soot on flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at front (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill at front & rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake cable not fully clipped up

Pass 1 Dec 2023 204,188 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside outer sill damaged at front

Offside handbrake cable not fully clipped up

Offside outer sill damaged at front and rear

headlamp washers not working

Fail 30 Nov 2023 204,162 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside outer sill damaged at front

Offside handbrake cable not fully clipped up

Offside outer sill damaged at front and rear

headlamp washers not working

Pass 15 Nov 2022 194,760 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside outer sill damaged at front

Offside outer sill damaged front & rear

Offside part of handbrake cable not secured

engine oil level below minimum - small amount added to carry out emissions test

headlamp washers not working

Pass 30 Nov 2021 184,331 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 184,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 173,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp level sensor broken but no effect on light

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 167,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp level sensor broken but not affecting headlamp aim

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 167,457 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp level sensor broken but not affecting headlamp aim

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 154,739 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 141,099 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 130,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2016 130,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 119,648 miles

slight wear to rear tyre edges

Pass 28 May 2015 116,940 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 116,845 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,351 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres cracking / perishing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 90,334 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 78,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 78,179 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 68,899 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2010 58,680 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,910 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 47,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,789 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,017 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 XSP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XSP, 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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PE04 XSP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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