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SM04 PKE

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

279,106 mi
Last recorded279,106 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 PKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 279,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 279,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 279,106 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 278,506 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 276,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2020 271,801 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 266,625 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 260,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 254,430 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 248,200 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 239,000 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 227,934 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 217,977 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 199,440 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 183,166 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 165,516 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 155,416 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 155,416 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 137,360 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 137,346 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 119,676 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 119,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 16 Oct 2006 104,613 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

wiper blade split at edge advise

Pass 10 Apr 2006 85,126 miles

slight wear on nearside front inner roll bar bush

Pass 10 Oct 2005 64,429 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 64,418 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F wishbone crossmember damaged at at wishbone attachment

nail in tyre

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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SM04 PKE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM04 PKE, 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 SM04 PKE registered?

SM04 PKE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is SM04 PKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM04 PKE shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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