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GX04 PXC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,696 mi
Last recorded177,696 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 PXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 177,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 177,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle parking brake 55% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint as marked (2.5.B.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 154,636 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 155,476 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% out (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel both (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged X2 one see coreds marked (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 154,075 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 129,272 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 102,962 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,013 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,260 miles

195/65/r15

3 punctures in o/s/r tyre at time of test.

n/s/f tyre 2mm tread left and outer sidewall perrished no ply or cords exposed at time of test.

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread left (1.6mm limit)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 66,958 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 57,335 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 2.5mm tread left (1.6mm limit).

n/s/f roadwheel slightly bent/dented not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,191 miles

o/s/r tyre punctured.

Pass 22 Mar 2008 37,440 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low tread not to x/s at time of test.

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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GX04 PXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 GX04 PXC, 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 GX04 PXC registered?

GX04 PXC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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