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DN04 SVJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

304,028 mi
Last recorded304,028 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 SVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 304,028 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 238,530 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 237,257 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 197,332 miles

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

front brake discs worn thin

offside front steering arm slight play at fixing

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and close to 1.6mm

Fail 3 Aug 2010 197,330 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn thin

offside front steering arm slight play at fixing

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge and close to 1.6mm

Pass 22 Jul 2009 168,390 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 168,368 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

All indicator bulbs colour faded

Pass 4 Aug 2008 141,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 108,708 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 108,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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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DN04 SVJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DN04 SVJ, 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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DN04 SVJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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