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LX04 FHJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,214 mi
Last recorded182,214 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 FHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2012 182,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 182,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 159,295 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 159,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 135,299 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 135,289 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 115,367 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 115,367 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 102,374 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 102,375 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 102,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 97,091 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 91,105 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 82,514 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 75,590 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 FHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FHJ, 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 FHJ registered?

LX04 FHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2004.

Is LX04 FHJ safe to buy?

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