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AU04 LDK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,424 mi
Last recorded183,424 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 LDK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 183,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears plastic overcoat corroded away (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant level on minimum

Fail 20 Sep 2016 183,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears plastic overcoat corroded away (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant level on minimum

Pass 10 Sep 2015 177,744 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 177,743 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 169,521 miles

Brake pipes coated in plastic & off side rear corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

Fail 16 Sep 2014 169,521 miles

Brake pipes coated in plastic & off side rear corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Rear shock absorber dust covers detatched

Pass 13 Aug 2013 160,242 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 160,241 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2012 150,071 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front arm bushs soft

wipers deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2011

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight bind o/s rear wheel

Pass 7 May 2010 137,002 miles

slight play steering rack nearside

Pass 29 Apr 2009 130,260 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight end play steering rack nearside

Pass 20 Nov 2007 109,291 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 99,864 miles

rear s/absorber bump stops broken

Fail 7 Jun 2007 99,864 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s and n/s/r shock absorber bump stops broken

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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AU04 LDK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 LDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU04 LDK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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