2004 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · VU04 BHE
2004 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 22 May 2004. Recorded mileage 73,037 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,037 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU04 BHE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/02/2026
- 73,037 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.
VU04 BHE 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 (VU04 BHE) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
VU04 BHE Mileage History
- 19/02/202471,704 mi
- 26/02/202471,711 mi+7 mi
- 14/02/202572,450 mi+739 mi
- 24/02/202572,459 mi+9 mi
- 19/02/202673,037 mi+578 mi
Average of roughly 666 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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