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NH04 XGP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

488,146 mi
Last recorded488,146 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 XGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 488,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both front brake discs,inner surfaces

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Fail 30 Aug 2018 488,146 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

slight corrosion to both front brake discs,inner surfaces

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s outer sills

unable to fully inspect all brake pipes due to protective coating applied

Pass 11 Aug 2017 483,819 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 483,818 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 479,840 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 479,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 476,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to n/s front wing

damage to n/s and o/s front outer sills

oil leak

slight movement at n/s rack end

Fail 10 Aug 2015 476,218 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to n/s front wing

damage to n/s and o/s front outer sills

oil leak

slight movement at n/s rack end

Pass 15 Jul 2014 472,762 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 472,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 445,265 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 422,410 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 390,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 369,546 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 339,687 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 293,045 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 171,215 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 171,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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NH04 XGP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NH04 XGP, 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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NH04 XGP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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