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LG04 XLF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,348 mi
Last recorded186,348 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 XLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 186,348 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2015 182,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 182,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 178,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine warning lamp on

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop(insecure)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 178,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine warning lamp on

offside rear shock absorber dust cover broken away from bump stop(insecure)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 173,085 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop broken away

Fail 29 Jul 2013 173,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning lamp on

offside rear shock absorber dust cover/bump stop broken away

Pass 20 Jul 2012 155,410 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine warning lamp on

offside rear shock absorber bumpstop/dust cover insecure(broken)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 155,410 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front washer weak

engine warning lamp on

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

offside rear shock absorber bumpstop/dust cover insecure(broken)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 139,174 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 125,482 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 113,702 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 113,702 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 100,750 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 100,750 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,603 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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LG04 XLF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LG04 XLF, 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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LG04 XLF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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