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AU04 LDV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,997 mi
Last recorded134,997 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 LDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 134,997 miles

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

Oil leak ()

windscrean damaged

Fail 5 May 2018 134,997 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscrean damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2016 130,488 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 126,085 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened rubber bush (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in offside rear Tyre

nearside door mirror cover damaged

nearside sil panel has slight (cosmetic) damage

offside steering arm (track-rod) has slight freeplay at inner fixing

Fail 10 Nov 2015 126,085 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened rubber bush (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nail in offside rear Tyre

nearside door mirror cover damaged

nearside sil panel has slight (cosmetic) damage

offside steering arm (track-rod) has slight freeplay at inner fixing

Pass 25 Nov 2014 122,567 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 122,564 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 118,933 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

offside front under cover adrift

Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,834 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,834 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 96,041 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear s/abs bump stops broken

Fail 25 Jun 2012 96,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear s/abs bump stops broken

Pass 16 Jun 2011 83,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gap in offside front floor panel

Pass 10 Jun 2010 70,156 miles

n/s/r s/absorber bump stop broken o/s perished

Fail 9 Jun 2010 70,156 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded on inner faces

n/s/r s/absorber bump stop broken o/s perished

Pass 25 Jun 2009 60,727 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 60,726 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 48,875 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 41,331 miles

advisary's as before

Fail 3 Aug 2007 41,331 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear bump stops starting to perish

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 LDV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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