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LK04 BMZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,983 mi
Last recorded117,983 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 BMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 117,983 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 110,252 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 107,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 107,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 103,785 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 103,785 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 98,548 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 98,548 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,234 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 93,234 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,602 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 82,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,153 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,764 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,232 miles

front down pipe exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,240 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing from inside corner

Pass 13 Feb 2012 60,680 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 52,143 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 44,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,855 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,411 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 29,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,240 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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LK04 BMZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LK04 BMZ, 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 LK04 BMZ registered?

LK04 BMZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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