CarVerify

Free Car Check

PX04 URE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

197,266 mi
Last recorded197,266 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 URE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 197,266 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 186,516 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 179,529 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 174,184 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 169,186 miles

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))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 165,322 miles

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

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 165,322 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 158,073 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 148,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 139,530 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 131,027 miles

nearside rear suspension bump is insecure

nearside rear tyre is perishing

nearside steering rack tie rod inner joint has play in it

oil level is on minimum

rear exhaust box is blowing slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2014 122,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

middle exhaust bracket is insecure but exhaust is still fully supported

nearside front steering rack tie rod inner joint has slight play

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/ bump stop is insecure

oil level on minimum

some play to the front anti-roll bar mount bushes

Pass 10 Oct 2014 122,808 miles

middle exhaust bracket is insecure but exhaust is still fully supported

nearside front steering rack tie rod inner joint has slight play

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover/ bump stop is insecure

oil level on minimum

some play to the front anti-roll bar mount bushes

Pass 14 Oct 2013 112,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

NSF bodywork poor (no sharp edges)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,789 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 99,443 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

brake overhaul

centre brake light not fitted

offside front window fault

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 86,125 miles

brake service some wear to all four brake discs

Fail 7 Oct 2011 86,125 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake service some wear to all four brake discs

Pass 13 Oct 2010 72,089 miles

some wear and scoring to all four brake discs offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 13 Oct 2010 72,089 miles

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

some wear and scoring to all four brake discs offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,649 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 60,648 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 45,036 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 37,421 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 37,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PX04 URE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 PX04 URE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PX04 URE?

You can check the full history of PX04 URE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PX04 URE registered?

PX04 URE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is PX04 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PX04 URE shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PX04 URE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PX04 URE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.