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YO04 UHE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

86,147 mi
Last recorded86,147 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO04 UHE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 86,147 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 84,422 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 84,788 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 73,737 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 73,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 71,763 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 71,286 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear tread worn unevenly on inner egde

Pass 26 Jun 2017 66,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,944 miles

front to rear brake pipes heavily greased at rear

Pass 24 Jul 2015 59,236 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 54,967 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,175 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 45,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2011 40,385 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,956 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,494 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 16,842 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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YO04 UHE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YO04 UHE, 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 YO04 UHE registered?

YO04 UHE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2004.

Is YO04 UHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO04 UHE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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