BC04 HHS

2004 SKODA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SKODA
Year
2004
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 August 2026 (68 days away)
Last recorded mileage
48,793 mi

AI verdict AVOID 37/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2004 Skoda has 29 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 48,793 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage, raising serious concerns about its maintenance and safety.

The mileage shows a significant drop from 20,645 miles/year (Jan 2020) to 9,071 miles/year (Jan 2021), then further to 5,116 miles/year (Aug 2025), indicating a change in usage or potential issues.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2021-01-20 (161,035 mi) — immediate safety concern.
  • 5 major failures and 7 passes across 12 tests (2004-2007, 2018-2025) — inconsistent maintenance.
  • Major failure for Offside Rear Tyre cut on 2010-07-05 (80,099 mi) — safety-critical.
  • Major failure for Nearside Headlamp aim on 2010-07-05 (80,099 mi) — electrical system.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 11 historical failures

Mileage history

Jun 2007: 48,793 mi PASSJun 2008: 66,432 mi PASSJun 2009: 76,722 mi PASSJul 2010: 80,099 mi FAILJul 2010: 80,125 mi PASSJul 2011: 89,044 mi FAILJul 2011: 90,061 mi FAILJul 2011: 90,061 mi PASSAug 2012: 95,205 mi PASSOct 2013: 98,563 mi FAILOct 2013: 98,563 mi PASSNov 2014: 99,897 mi PASSNov 2015: 103,943 mi PASSOct 2016: 110,921 mi FAILNov 2016: 111,989 mi PASSNov 2017: 117,489 mi FAILDec 2017: 117,498 mi PASSDec 2018: 128,869 mi FAILJan 2019: 130,519 mi PASSJan 2020: 151,164 mi FAILJan 2020: 151,964 mi PASSJan 2021: 161,035 mi PASSJan 2022: 170,392 mi FAILFeb 2022: 171,021 mi PASSMar 2023: 185,771 mi PASSApr 2024: 189,290 mi FAILMay 2024: 189,359 mi PASSAug 2025: 194,475 mi FAILAug 2025: 194,484 mi PASS194k122k49kJun 2007Aug 2025

MOT test history — 18/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2007 PASS 48,793 mi
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Rear inner brake pads appear to be approx 75% worn
Jun 2008 PASS 66,432 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 76,722 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Jul 2010 FAIL 80,099 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
USER ENTERED slight play in front wishbone bushes
USER ENTERED rear discs corroded
USER ENTERED o/s headlight loose but still secure
USER ENTERED accident damage repair
Jul 2010 PASS 80,125 mi
USER ENTERED slight play in front wishbone bushes
USER ENTERED rear discs corroded
USER ENTERED o/s headlight loose but still secure
USER ENTERED accident damage repair
Jul 2011 FAIL 89,044 mi
FAIL Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Nearside front side light dull
USER ENTERED Front brake disc's worn
Jul 2011 FAIL 90,061 mi
FAIL Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
USER ENTERED nearside front side light dim
USER ENTERED different size tyres fitted front to rear
Jul 2011 PASS 90,061 mi
USER ENTERED nearside front side light dim
USER ENTERED different size tyres fitted front to rear
Aug 2012 PASS 95,205 mi None recorded
Oct 2013 FAIL 98,563 mi
PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oct 2013 PASS 98,563 mi None recorded
Nov 2014 PASS 99,897 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 103,943 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 FAIL 110,921 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY rear shock absorber dust covers deterioted
ADVISORY engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
ADVISORY under trays fitted obscuring some components on the underside
Nov 2016 PASS 111,989 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
ADVISORY rear shock absorber dust cover deterioted
Nov 2017 FAIL 117,489 mi
FAIL Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FAIL Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
ADVISORY Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
FAIL Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dec 2017 PASS 117,498 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (2.4.G.2)
Dec 2018 FAIL 128,869 mi
MAJOR Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY hand brake readings low for this car
Jan 2019 PASS 130,519 mi
ADVISORY hand brake readings low for this car
Jan 2020 FAIL 151,164 mi
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Bonnet safety latch inoperative.
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Parkbrake recording little effort.
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 151,964 mi
ADVISORY Bonnet safety latch inoperative.
ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Jan 2021 PASS 161,035 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
ADVISORY covers fitted not allowing full inspection underneath
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Jan 2022 FAIL 170,392 mi
MINOR Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
ADVISORY covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2022 PASS 171,021 mi
ADVISORY covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection
MINOR Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Mar 2023 PASS 185,771 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 FAIL 189,290 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MAJOR Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
May 2024 PASS 189,359 mi None recorded
Aug 2025 FAIL 194,475 mi
MAJOR Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
MAJOR Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Aug 2025 PASS 194,484 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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