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VA04 UHU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

253,360 mi
Last recorded253,360 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 UHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 253,360 miles

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

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 26 May 2026 253,312 miles

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

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

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 23 Jun 2025 236,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 225,484 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2024 225,483 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2023 212,167 miles

total handbrake effort requires attention

Fail 7 Jun 2023 212,165 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

total handbrake effort requires attention

Pass 27 Jun 2022 199,554 miles

offside front cv gator slight leak of grease

Fail 20 Jun 2022 199,553 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

offside front cv gator slight leak of grease

Pass 22 Jun 2021 184,283 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 184,282 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 170,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 170,759 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 154,533 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 154,533 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 137,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2018 137,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 2 May 2017 123,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 123,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm & worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 111,276 miles

both front brake discs heavily worn on inner faces

both rear brake discs heavily worn and have slight binding

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

chip in windscreen

Fail 16 May 2016 111,276 miles

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

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

both front brake discs heavily worn on inner faces

both rear brake discs heavily worn and have slight binding

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

chip in windscreen

Pass 7 May 2015 103,578 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 103,572 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 96,041 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 96,041 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 82,633 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 67,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 54,150 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 54,148 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,295 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,834 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 33,094 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 26 Jun 2008 33,094 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,261 miles

near side rear tyre 3mm

off side rear tyre 4mm

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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VA04 UHU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VA04 UHU, 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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VA04 UHU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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