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ML04 LXY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

320,396 mi
Last recorded320,396 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 LXY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 320,396 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 320,392 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise wheel alignment check due to abnormal tyre wear

exhaust rubber split

rear wiper split

strongly advise nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

strongly advise offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2011 309,090 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 309,053 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 298,057 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 298,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to restrict travel (2.4.D.1c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 268,778 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 241,688 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 192,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 128,440 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 LXY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LXY, 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 LXY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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