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EK04 XRV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,847 mi
Last recorded124,847 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK04 XRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 124,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,507 miles

both outersills damaged

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake pads worn low

offside rear and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight exhaust blow from front section

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2017 120,506 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both headlamps (1.7.2)

both outersills damaged

front brake discs corroded

offside front brake pads worn low

offside rear and nearside front tyres close to legal limit

offside rear coil spring corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight exhaust blow from front section

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,355 miles

front pads look low

Fail 21 Oct 2016 109,316 miles

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

front pads look low

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,381 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 98,380 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 90,364 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 90,364 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2013 81,133 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,552 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 74,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,178 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 49,435 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 49,208 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2009 37,044 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,640 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 25,527 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 14 Jul 2007 13,867 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 XRV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EK04 XRV, 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 XRV registered?

EK04 XRV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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