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VA04 UJR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

138,936 mi
Last recorded138,936 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 138,936 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 130,061 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 120,504 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 120,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 113,907 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 109,201 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 109,193 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded with brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,754 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 100,754 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 84,534 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 76,172 miles

engine x under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,153 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 66,526 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,298 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 51,976 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,577 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 39,948 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 34,508 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 29,808 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,358 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 18,525 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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 UJR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VA04 UJR, 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 VA04 UJR registered?

VA04 UJR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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