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LX04 HJU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,134 mi
Last recorded89,134 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 89,134 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 82,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 75,179 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 75,126 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,061 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,740 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 54,740 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 48,442 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,240 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 39,483 miles

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,385 miles

205/55/16 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED AND O/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED

Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 24 Mar 2009 30,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 26,817 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 HJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJU, 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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LX04 HJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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