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LB04 CGV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,675 mi
Last recorded75,675 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 CGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 75,675 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

eml light on

offside front tyre on legal limit and wearing bad inside edge no cords visible at present

Fail 24 Jul 2013 75,675 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

eml light on

offside front tyre on legal limit and wearing bad inside edge no cords visible at present

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,700 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 71,872 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 43,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 43,822 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,538 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,959 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 14,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,912 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,975 miles

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

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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LB04 CGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LB04 CGV, 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 LB04 CGV registered?

LB04 CGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is LB04 CGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB04 CGV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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