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ML04 EKJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,612 mi
Last recorded110,612 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 EKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 110,612 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 110,612 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 95,443 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 95,443 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,415 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 79,415 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 78,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,972 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 63,972 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,420 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 47,384 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,045 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 31,174 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 31,173 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,238 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 21,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

slight wear to steering rack @ n/s + o/s will need attention at later date

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 EKJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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