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LX04 CXG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,342 mi
Last recorded146,342 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 CXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 146,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear o/s and n/s tyres are slightly deteriated

Fail 29 Mar 2012 146,342 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear o/s and n/s tyres are slightly deteriated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 141,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 141,173 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 133,192 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 124,832 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 124,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LX04 CXG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LX04 CXG, 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 LX04 CXG registered?

LX04 CXG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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