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LB04 CHG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,022 mi
Last recorded172,022 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 CHG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 172,022 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

all suspension correded

Pass 3 Jun 2017 163,116 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 157,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 147,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2015 147,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2014 140,879 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to osr outer tyre wall.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 132,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 109,549 miles

front/rear brake discs starting to get worn.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 84,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake discs getting worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 74,984 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 74,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,849 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bodywork has scratches

engine management lamp on

Fail 16 Jun 2009 32,849 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

bodywork has scratches

engine management lamp on

nearside front tyre inner edge badly worn tracking recommended

Pass 3 Jun 2008 55,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,274 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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LB04 CHG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CHG, 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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LB04 CHG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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