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LX04 HKE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

257,086 mi
Last recorded257,086 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 HKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 257,086 miles

Offside headlamp image slightly blurred

engine oil on low

Fail 11 Sep 2015 257,079 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

engine oil on low

Offside headlamp image slightly blurred

Fail 10 Jul 2015 257,071 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 29 Jul 2014 247,130 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine mangement light on dash

engine oil level low

o/s/r brakes starting to bind

o/s/r number plate light going dull

Pass 22 Jul 2013 232,596 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 223,030 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 222,978 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 212,710 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 212,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Off side front track rod boot damaged

Park brake needs adjustment

rear wiper needs renewing

Pass 14 Jul 2010 206,496 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 206,487 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2010 206,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

engine lamp on

Pass 14 Jul 2009 195,374 miles

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

n/s handbrake down on performance

Pass 28 Jul 2008 172,193 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 149,132 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 HKE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HKE, 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 HKE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 August 2004.

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