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AX04 GXB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

191,857 mi
Last recorded191,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 GXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 191,857 miles

brake pipes corroded

Oil leak ()

both front sills slightly damaged

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

diesel smell around engine bay, but no signs of leak

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2017 191,857 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front sills slightly damaged

brake pipes corroded

diesel smell around engine bay, but no signs of leak

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2016 178,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 170,278 miles

Front no plate is cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2015 169,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front no plate is cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2014 154,334 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Front no plate is cracked

Ns no plate lamp bulb holder has melted

Os front mirror is cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2014 154,270 miles

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

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Front no plate is cracked

Ns no plate lamp bulb holder has melted

Os front mirror is cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2013 136,480 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 120,731 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 107,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 107,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 89,710 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2010 89,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 59,047 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 59,047 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 41,372 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 17,004 miles

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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AX04 GXB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AX04 GXB, 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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AX04 GXB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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