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MJ04 XRL

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

290,621 mi
Last recorded290,621 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ04 XRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 290,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 278,222 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 264,298 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 251,525 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 240,575 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 233,931 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 brakes faulty

Fail 20 Dec 2011 233,931 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes faulty

Fail 19 May 2011 218,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 218,243 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 196,307 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 196,231 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 169,235 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 140,871 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 140,410 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 106,838 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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MJ04 XRL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White 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 MJ04 XRL, 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 MJ04 XRL registered?

MJ04 XRL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is MJ04 XRL safe to buy?

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