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2004 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · D29 BDH

D29 BDH

2004 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2004. Recorded mileage 145,324 miles. MOT valid until 26 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
SKODA OCTAVIA
Year / Origin
2004 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26 Dec 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
145,324 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26 Dec 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1781cc

D29 BDH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/12/2025
  • 145,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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D29 BDH Mileage History

  1. 27/12/2023132,983 mi
  2. 24/12/2024137,164 mi+4,181 mi
  3. 24/12/2024137,164 mi
  4. 19/12/2025145,522 mi+8,358 mi
  5. 22/12/2025145,324 mi-198 mi

Average of roughly 6,210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

D29 BDH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 Sept 2026, 05:23
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Skoda Octavia (D29 BDH) between December 2023 and December 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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