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SM04 YEJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,064 mi
Last recorded122,064 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 YEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 122,064 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 111,423 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 97,652 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 97,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 82,910 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 82,907 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 74,522 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 73,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,733 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 71,415 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 71,415 miles

Headlamp aim too low bothsides (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 69,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 67,561 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,556 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 64,950 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 60,934 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,566 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 56,268 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 56,256 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,178 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,223 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,800 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,480 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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SM04 YEJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

SM04 YEJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2004.

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