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LJ04 RXX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,321 mi
Last recorded161,321 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 RXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 161,321 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 138,104 miles

Both track rod end boots age cracking

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

Offside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Play in both front strut top mounts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 138,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

* Very heavy pitting on both rear brake discs *

Both track rod end boots age cracking

Free travel in parking brake

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

Offside Rear Shocker top cover insecure

Play in both front strut top mounts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 129,230 miles

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 129,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 123,826 miles

Eml light on

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Heavy wear on front tyre edges,may need attention soon

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 123,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Eml light on

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight age cracking (2.4.G.2)

Heavy wear on front tyre edges,may need attention soon

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 117,701 miles

Eml light on

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both slightly age cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake operation feels notchy

Slight roughness when spinning n/s/f wheel

Fail 20 Oct 2015 117,699 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Eml light on

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both slightly age cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake operation feels notchy

Slight roughness when spinning n/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Oct 2014 102,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 86,892 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Fail 21 Oct 2013 86,891 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

engine management light on

Fail 22 Oct 2012 76,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

engine management light on

Fail 17 Oct 2011 69,567 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped and rusty on inner faces

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,567 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped and rusty on inner faces

Pass 20 Oct 2010 60,604 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2009 51,200 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 41,988 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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LJ04 RXX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJ04 RXX, 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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LJ04 RXX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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