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LX04 FFU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,059 mi
Last recorded150,059 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2021 150,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 146,922 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 134,203 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 134,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 125,991 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 117,549 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 106,040 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 95,675 miles

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)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 95,675 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,079 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 87,076 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 77,659 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 77,659 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 68,159 miles

Neareside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2012 68,159 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Neareside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2011 59,159 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,468 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 47,717 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 45,646 miles

slight damage on nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,871 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 FFU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FFU, 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 FFU registered?

LX04 FFU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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