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LB04 CJF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,676 mi
Last recorded116,676 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 CJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 116,676 miles

Offside outer sill badly dented

Fail 23 Jan 2016 116,127 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front mounting bush massively worn. (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside outer sill badly dented

Pass 31 Jan 2015 97,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 78,961 miles

drivers door check strap loose

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

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

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,234 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 70,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,416 miles

Nearside front slight damage

Pass 24 Nov 2010 54,900 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,642 miles

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2009 47,642 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2008 36,850 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 36,850 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

front brake pads more than half worn

Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,260 miles

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

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 CJF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB04 CJF, 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 CJF registered?

LB04 CJF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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