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LX04 CYF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

136,133 mi
Last recorded136,133 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 CYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 136,133 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 134,845 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 134,740 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 132,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 129,132 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 129,003 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 124,853 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 119,182 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 115,823 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,749 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 103,358 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 97,101 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 93,767 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 93,767 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 92,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2014 90,627 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 89,799 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 85,390 miles

all brake discs scored

Pass 29 Mar 2011 84,134 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,039 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,632 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 43,026 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 43,026 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,755 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,533 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 CYF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LX04 CYF?

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What year was LX04 CYF registered?

LX04 CYF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is LX04 CYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX04 CYF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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