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LL04 CBY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

254,127 mi
Last recorded254,127 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 CBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 254,127 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 241,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front HEAD LAMP WASHHER DAMAGED

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 232,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 228,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 228,654 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced drivers sill corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 214,793 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 214,793 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 201,421 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 189,217 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 189,217 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 172,370 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 172,370 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 159,920 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 145,892 miles

both numberplate lights dull

Pass 12 Mar 2013 130,358 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 118,789 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 106,434 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 92,283 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 79,571 miles

osr nsr shockabsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 27 May 2008 68,689 miles

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

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

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)

both rear bump stops worn and adrift

Fail 27 May 2008 68,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

both rear bump stops worn and adrift

Pass 8 May 2008 67,602 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 67,600 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,203 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 52,203 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/rear strut bump stop broken

rear wiper rubber split

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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LL04 CBY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LL04 CBY, 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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LL04 CBY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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