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BG04 XUC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

278,031 mi
Last recorded278,031 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 278,031 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 278,031 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 241,188 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 207,098 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 169,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 128,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 86,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 85,019 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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BG04 XUC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG04 XUC, 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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What year was BG04 XUC registered?

BG04 XUC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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