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LX04 CXL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

121,401 mi
Last recorded121,401 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 CXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust mount broken

offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2017 121,058 miles

Engine Management Light On Dash

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake backing plates broken and corroded

Slight underbody corrosion rear

Fail 22 Feb 2017 120,960 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine Management Light On Dash

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake backing plates broken and corroded

Slight underbody corrosion rear

Pass 4 Feb 2016 113,454 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 106,132 miles

engine management light on

n/s/r drop link has movement at ball joint

Fail 26 Feb 2015 106,132 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

engine management light on

n/s/r drop link has movement at ball joint

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,904 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2013 91,505 miles

front brake discs pitted inner surfaces

Pass 6 Mar 2012 79,293 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,882 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 62,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 53,495 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 43,056 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,468 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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LX04 CXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LX04 CXL, 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 CXL registered?

LX04 CXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is LX04 CXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX04 CXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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