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EG04 UFX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,730 mi
Last recorded65,730 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 UFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,730 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front lower suspension arm rear bushes perrished

n/s/r shock-absorber bump stop perrished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s repeater damaged(mirror)

rear suspension bushes perrished

steering warning light on

Fail 6 Mar 2017 65,730 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front lower suspension arm rear bushes perrished

n/s/r shock-absorber bump stop perrished

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s repeater damaged(mirror)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension bushes perrished

steering warning light on

Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,775 miles

nearside sill corroded

offside rear tyre cut in inner wall ,not showing cords

Fail 15 Oct 2015 54,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres on 2.5mm ,wearing on inner edges

nearside sill corroded

offside rear tyre cut in inner wall ,not showing cords

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,450 miles

both front tyres wearing low

unable to check lower engine area 100% due to plastic under cover

unable to check o/s & n/s floor area 100% due to plastic covers

Fail 15 Oct 2014 51,450 miles

both front tyres wearing low

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

unable to check lower engine area 100% due to plastic under cover

unable to check o/s & n/s floor area 100% due to plastic covers

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,383 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2013 44,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2012 35,753 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 35,753 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 26,670 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 20,391 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 18,903 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 18,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f tyre look's low on preshure

Pass 6 Nov 2008 16,019 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 15,999 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 12,780 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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EG04 UFX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EG04 UFX, 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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What year was EG04 UFX registered?

EG04 UFX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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