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ML04 EKM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,641 mi
Last recorded89,641 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 EKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 89,641 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

emissions just met

glow light on dash

Fail 21 Apr 2015 83,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

emissions just met

glow light on dash

Pass 6 Mar 2014 75,834 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

emissions just met

glow light on dash

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,351 miles

Oil leak

emissions just met

engine light on dash

front brakes slight brake judder

front brakes slight imbalance

glow plug light on dash

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,265 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

emissions just met

engine light on dash

front brakes slight brake judder

front brakes slight imbalance

glow plug light on dash

nearside rear discs worn & lipped to edge

offside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 61,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

glowplug light on dash

nearside front tyre tread wearing thin

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

offside front tyre tread wearing thin

Fail 25 Apr 2012 61,513 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

glowplug light on dash

nearside front tyre tread wearing thin

nearside rear tyre has cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach plys or cords

offside front tyre tread wearing thin

Pass 27 Apr 2011 53,705 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 53,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,087 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 45,087 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2009 38,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,456 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 33,180 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 25,930 miles

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

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 EKM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EKM, 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 ML04 EKM registered?

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

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