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EK04 XRE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,199 mi
Last recorded171,199 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XRE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 171,199 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2015 164,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2014 148,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 148,011 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 116,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front lower arm rear bushes have slight movement but not to excess at present

both front tyres wearing more on inner edges

high level brake light not working

n/s/f wheel bearing has play but not to excess at present

rear number plate slightly loose, but still secure at present

slight play from inside steering rack on both sides

Pass 9 Jun 2011 105,161 miles

all discs scored and pitted

nearside inner rack joint slight play

nearside rear shockaborber cover broken

Fail 7 Jun 2011 105,150 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all discs scored and pitted

nearside inner rack joint slight play

nearside rear shockaborber cover broken

Pass 30 Mar 2010 93,032 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 77,706 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,148 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 46,519 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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EK04 XRE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK04 XRE, 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 EK04 XRE registered?

EK04 XRE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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