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LX04 LVZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,407 mi
Last recorded159,407 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 LVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 159,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 159,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 140,589 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 140,580 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 134,286 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 128,877 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 123,798 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 118,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 112,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 106,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2015 106,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2014 99,695 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 99,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 94,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,159 miles

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 10 May 2011 81,321 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 73,396 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 61,958 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 50,677 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 40,823 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 LVZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

LX04 LVZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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