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NH04 XPB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,499 mi
Last recorded130,499 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 XPB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 130,499 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 122,101 miles

Both front brake disc guards are corroded

Exhaust system is corroded including nounting brackets

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Jun 2018 122,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake disc guards are corroded

Exhaust system is corroded including nounting brackets

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 115,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Jun 2017 115,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 107,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

under trays fitted to car

Fail 20 Jun 2016 107,337 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under trays fitted to car

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,974 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2013 81,431 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 81,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,889 miles

All 4 tyres worn below 3mm

Oil level on low

Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,626 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 60,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 60,014 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,401 miles

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

air bag warning lamp is on

Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,596 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 30,398 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 30,395 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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 XPB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XPB, 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 NH04 XPB registered?

NH04 XPB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 August 2004.

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