2004 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · SL04 DMU
2004 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 152,789 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL04 DMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/10/2024
- 152,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL04 DMU MOT History
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 (SL04 DMU) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 October 2024 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 (18 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
SL04 DMU Mileage History
- 01/10/2021135,195 mi
- 11/10/2022141,264 mi+6,069 mi
- 18/10/2022141,292 mi+28 mi
- 18/10/2023147,169 mi+5,877 mi
- 11/10/2024152,789 mi+5,620 mi
Average of roughly 5,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
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