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DE04 LHL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,878 mi
Last recorded97,878 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 LHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 97,878 miles

Front Both front tyres worn 2mm

Fail 19 Jul 2017 97,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (8.2.2)

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

Front Both front tyres worn 2mm

Pass 11 May 2016 97,847 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

Fail 11 May 2016 97,847 miles

Both front tyres low on tread

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,215 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

cltch bite high

Fail 9 Apr 2015 93,161 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

cltch bite high

Pass 8 Apr 2014 87,065 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 87,065 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 80,733 miles

Both rear tyres worn to legal minimum.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 80,733 miles

Both rear tyres worn to legal minimum.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2012 73,127 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,454 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2010 56,557 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 48,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play in both rack arms

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,953 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 31,246 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 31,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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DE04 LHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DE04 LHL, 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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DE04 LHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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