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AU04 XXA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

176,815 mi
Last recorded176,815 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 XXA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 176,815 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 169,401 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front track rod dust cover perished.

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 169,400 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 160,485 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 160,477 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 18 Oct 2019 157,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 153,226 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,253 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 136,626 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 122,802 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 111,043 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear and centre rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Small chips to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 111,038 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear and centre rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Small chips to windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 97,608 miles

Exhaust centre bracket slightly loose

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,464 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 69,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,313 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 38,186 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,908 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,172 miles

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

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 XXA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XXA, 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 XXA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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