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MM04 SWY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,471 mi
Last recorded129,471 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM04 SWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 129,471 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 125,915 miles

Engine Management Light On

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 125,915 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 4.62 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine Management Light On

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 118,469 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 118,370 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 106,026 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 91,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 91,860 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 83,452 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish, will require attention soon.

Fail 25 Feb 2016 83,452 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish, will require attention soon.

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,139 miles

Both rear tyres have multiple cracks in them deep enough to reach the cords indicating tread is starting to separate from main structure of tyre.

Front brake discs slightly pitted with corrosion on inner faces

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Would benefit from new front wiper blades

Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,139 miles

Both rear tyres have multiple cracks in them deep enough to reach the cords indicating tread is starting to separate from main structure of tyre.

Front brake discs slightly pitted with corrosion on inner faces

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Would benefit from new front wiper blades

Pass 6 Mar 2014 78,855 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,555 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 75,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 75,500 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,414 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 72,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,058 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 20 Feb 2008 55,537 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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MM04 SWY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MM04 SWY, 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 MM04 SWY registered?

MM04 SWY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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