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ML04 EJG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,510 mi
Last recorded119,510 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 EJG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 119,510 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 116,449 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 110,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake lines corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR shocker misting (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front suspension arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,176 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,176 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 101,734 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 96,961 miles

o/s/r spring corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 89,159 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 89,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 83,224 miles

front and rear discs corroed

front drive shafts corroded

osr and nsr slight bind on brakes

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2017 83,224 miles

Registration plate lamp not working nsr no plate lamp inop (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear discs corroed

front drive shafts corroded

osr and nsr slight bind on brakes

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2016 75,094 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 71,787 miles

CAT heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear tyre bald on edges

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 68,331 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 64,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2013 64,353 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,060 miles

rear disc lipped

rear tyres on 3 mm

rear wash inop

wheel bearing noise from n/s/f

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,733 miles

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

wipers slight smear

Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,352 miles

rear pads on 80% wear

Pass 16 Dec 2009 43,567 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 38,022 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,997 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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ML04 EJG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ML04 EJG, 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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ML04 EJG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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