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LX04 FDN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

54,632 mi
Last recorded54,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 FDN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 54,632 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 54,621 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 53,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2024 53,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back plate (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 52,164 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 51,116 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 49,704 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 48,395 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 45,051 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 41,262 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 37,375 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 33,186 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 30,760 miles

offside and nearside wipers deteriorated but still clears screen

Fail 13 May 2015 30,757 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside and nearside wipers deteriorated but still clears screen

Pass 3 Jun 2014 29,245 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 29,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 May 2013 26,727 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 24,238 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 21,786 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 19,450 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 17,796 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,934 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 FDN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FDN, 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 FDN registered?

LX04 FDN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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