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MO02 SHX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,845 mi
Last recorded121,845 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMO02 SHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 121,845 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2026 121,845 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 121,829 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 121,288 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weekened.

Fail 8 Nov 2022 121,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear brake discs corroded but not seriously weekened.

Pass 29 Oct 2021 118,799 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 117,583 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner surface.

Both rear tyres starting to perish and crack.

Offside rear brake pipe to flexi corroded.

Pass 3 May 2019 114,329 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,571 miles

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe section corroded (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust mounting bracket missing but exhaust still supported

Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D mountings (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe section corroded (3.6.B.4d)

centre exhaust mounting bracket missing but exhaust still supported

Pass 3 Mar 2017 104,135 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal pipe section corroded (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 98,955 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 93,014 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 87,724 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,183 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,260 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,930 miles

Engine overheat light keeps flashing intermittantly

Nearside front brake disc inner face has heavy scoring marks

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to legal limit on outer edge

Offside front brake disc inner face has heavy scoring marks

Offside rear brake disc outer face has pitting

Pass 3 Mar 2010 51,859 miles

Advise condition of rear number plate

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 42,095 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT FLEXING ON FRONT LOWER ARM REAR SUPPORT BUSHES ON FULL LOCK TO LOCK CHECK

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 42,095 miles

SLIGHT FLEXING ON FRONT LOWER ARM REAR SUPPORT BUSHES ON FULL LOCK TO LOCK CHECK

Pass 15 Sep 2007 27,701 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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MO02 SHX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MO02 SHX, 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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MO02 SHX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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