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LK04 BUE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,990 mi
Last recorded176,990 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 BUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 176,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 19 May 2014 176,903 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 166,063 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 155,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2012 155,296 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 143,063 miles

restricted view of under vehicle undertray fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Pass 17 May 2010 135,364 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 13 May 2009 120,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 13 May 2009 120,674 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 29 May 2008 107,175 miles

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

Restricted view of engine cover fitted

Restricted view under front of vehicle undertray fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 28 May 2008 107,175 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Restricted view of engine cover fitted

Restricted view under front of vehicle undertray fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 29 May 2007 88,041 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 BUE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK04 BUE, 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 BUE registered?

LK04 BUE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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