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EP04 TMX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

173,810 mi
Last recorded173,810 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 TMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 173,810 miles

Offside head light cloudy

Fail 23 Nov 2020 173,789 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside head light cloudy

Pass 23 May 2019 166,169 miles

Both o/s and n/s front lower arm (rear bushes) deteriorated.

Coolant level low.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged and faded. (0.1 (b))

Front brake pads 2000-3000 miles remaining approximately.

Front discs corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 160,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 May 2017 155,815 miles

Both rear console bushes starting to split

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 25 May 2017 155,810 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

20 quid not left in ash tray as per previous understanding

Both rear console bushes starting to split

Combination of vanilla magic tree and lemon air fresheners really not cutting it

Covering of moss altering vehicle from its original colour

Dirty little miners hand prints through out interior

Dog fecal matter in screen wash, or what only can be described as the same smell of something that once belonged inside an animal

Engine light on accompanied by his little friend the service light (surprise!)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Number plates still look rubbish from when you bought them at Mon Motors you lazy rasclaat

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 149,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 135,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 122,463 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 108,745 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 99,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 92,585 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 92,573 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 84,164 miles

Front os and ns brake disks worn

Front os and ns brake pads worn low

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 84,164 miles

Front os and ns brake disks worn

Front os and ns brake pads worn low

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,076 miles

nearside rear indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear outer sidelight not working

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside rear outer sidelight not working

Pass 15 Apr 2008 69,181 miles

front indicators slightly discoloured

slight warp on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,992 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EP04 TMX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EP04 TMX, 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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EP04 TMX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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