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BG04 XUT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

229,685 mi
Last recorded229,685 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 XUT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 229,685 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 220,668 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 220,668 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 208,496 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 167,012 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 148,054 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 148,054 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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 XUT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG04 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

BG04 XUT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2004.

Is BG04 XUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG04 XUT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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