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CU04 SXT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,388 mi
Last recorded176,388 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 SXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 176,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 172,577 miles

both lower sills damaged

minor exhaust blow from centre joints

slight oil leak from engine

vehicle lowered

Pass 4 May 2019 164,291 miles

polley bushes fitted

rear shocks slightly weaping

vehicle lowerd

Pass 12 May 2018 159,185 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High stop lamp. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre, cracking between tread blocks.

Fail 10 May 2018 159,185 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High stop lamp. (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre, cracking between tread blocks.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 159,170 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 154,734 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexy hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre split and perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor to outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre stop light (1.2.1b)

number plate lights damaged

Fail 21 Mar 2017 154,733 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexy hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre split and perished in tread

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective ()

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor to outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre stop light (1.2.1b)

number plate lights damaged

Pass 17 Mar 2016 144,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer damage to sill

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 144,362 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer damage to sill

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 138,303 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 138,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 133,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 133,301 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 128,724 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 122,575 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 122,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 115,696 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 104,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 104,318 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 92,852 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 78,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

minor play at front wheels

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2008 78,981 miles

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

minor play at front wheels

rear discs worn

Pass 14 Feb 2007 63,819 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 63,810 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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CU04 SXT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU04 SXT, 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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CU04 SXT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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