2004 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · BU54 XUT
2004 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 135,058 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BU54 XUT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 135,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BU54 XUT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Skoda Octavia (BU54 XUT) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering component leaking looks like possible pipe on rack (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
BU54 XUT Mileage History
- 22/06/2023126,543 mi
- 10/06/2024130,463 mi+3,920 mi
- 18/06/2024130,562 mi+99 mi
- 31/07/2025135,058 mi+4,496 mi
Average of roughly 4,039 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk1
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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