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PX04 UMU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,269 mi
Last recorded110,269 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 UMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 110,269 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 109,328 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount has slight play when the vehicle is jacked up

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside of car showing sign of corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2023 107,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 106,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 106,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 105,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,215 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,450 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 101,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 99,509 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,444 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 77,240 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 77,240 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 63,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Aug 2012 63,650 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2011 50,098 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 50,098 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,829 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 25,669 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,575 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 20,671 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 15,070 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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PX04 UMU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PX04 UMU, 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 PX04 UMU registered?

PX04 UMU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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