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LG04 XLT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,855 mi
Last recorded82,855 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 XLT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2016 82,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 25 Feb 2016 82,709 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 21 Feb 2015 80,299 miles

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

rear tyres side walls perishing

Pass 21 Feb 2015 80,299 miles

rear tyres side walls perishing

Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

Fail 27 Feb 2014 74,610 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers worn

service light on

Pass 21 Feb 2013 69,664 miles

Rear service brake imbalance reading too high (It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 69,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear service brake imbalance reading too high (It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,721 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 55,197 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 55,197 miles

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

Advise screw in nearside front tyre

Advise screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,692 miles

Advise front wiper blades dererioating

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 33,079 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 33,076 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 XLT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 XLT, 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 LG04 XLT registered?

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

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