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ML04 LYX

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

178,088 mi
Last recorded178,088 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 LYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 178,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine management light on

Offside front cv boot deteriating

Offside front seatbelt deteriated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake caliper hand brake levers seized

Rear disc worn

Rear exhaust mount corroded

Tick over high

Pass 15 Jul 2015 166,223 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jul 2015 166,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

aux belt tensioner broken away

engine management light on

engine oil level low

Pass 10 Jul 2014 155,881 miles

Centre exhaust mount damaged

Engine management light on

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside and offside front lower suspsension arm bushes worn

Fail 10 Jul 2013 148,130 miles

Centre exhaust mount damaged

Engine management light on

Front lower arm bushes worn

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevanly

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Undertray damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2013 148,130 miles

Centre exhaust mount damaged

Engine management light on

Front lower arm bushes worn

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside rear tyre worn unevanly

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Undertray damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2012 140,934 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 25 May 2011 137,391 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2010 131,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2010 131,100 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2009 122,036 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n.s.f tyre is wearing close to limits also has tear/cut on tread.

Pass 30 May 2008 117,681 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 91,028 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 91,028 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

ns rear tyre has nail in shoulder

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 LYX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LYX, 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 LYX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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