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DK04 LFM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,226 mi
Last recorded102,226 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 LFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 102,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 102,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has a nail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2022 91,242 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 84,612 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 84,612 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 83,108 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 83,108 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,020 miles

o/s bottom ball joint boot split

Fail 5 Oct 2018 79,956 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s bottom ball joint boot split

Pass 28 Sep 2017 76,116 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Centre rear seat belt not tested ( under seat covers

Fuel cap seal perrished but still sealing at time of test

NSF coil springs corroded

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

Subframe bush slightly delaminated

Fail 26 Sep 2017 76,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both rear coil springs corroded

Centre rear seat belt not tested ( under seat covers

Fuel cap seal perrished but still sealing at time of test

NSF coil springs corroded

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

Subframe bush slightly delaminated

Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,254 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 68,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 62,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clicking from engine

exhaust rear bracket corroded and weak

Fail 11 Oct 2014 62,244 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

clicking from engine

exhaust rear bracket corroded and weak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 59,537 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,461 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,808 miles

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,629 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 38,278 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 38,278 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 28,685 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,578 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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DK04 LFM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DK04 LFM, 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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DK04 LFM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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