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SL04 SYT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,394 mi
Last recorded64,394 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 SYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 64,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 21 Aug 2025 64,392 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 12 Aug 2024 64,366 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 64,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2020 64,316 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 64,274 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,643 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 62,643 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,928 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,052 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 55,727 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,307 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 49,079 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 49,079 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 45,824 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 40,170 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,165 miles

Both front brake discs are showing signs of heavy wear and corrosion.

Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,805 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 22,534 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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SL04 SYT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SL04 SYT, 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 SL04 SYT registered?

SL04 SYT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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