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DN04 XGZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,844 mi
Last recorded191,844 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 XGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 191,844 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 191,844 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 181,397 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 181,397 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 169,584 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 169,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 156,427 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 156,427 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade rubber split (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 145,556 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 145,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no fluid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken o/s/r spring brocken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working n/s/r and o/s/r not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 131,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 131,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2014 120,759 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2014 120,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 107,003 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 107,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 97,253 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 87,110 miles

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

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

Uneven tyre wear all round inner edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 78,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 66,467 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror has a crack

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,703 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 45,264 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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DN04 XGZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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