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LG04 XMA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

128,947 mi
Last recorded128,947 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 XMA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 128,947 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Nov 2025 128,880 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 124,597 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 119,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 114,230 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 114,229 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 110,456 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 110,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 99,384 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 99,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 85,563 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 68,841 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 68,841 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 66,033 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 62,160 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 57,393 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,119 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,587 miles

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,601 miles

osf tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,299 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,338 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,115 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,507 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 16,424 miles

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

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 XMA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LG04 XMA, 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 XMA registered?

LG04 XMA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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