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NL04 BHD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,920 mi
Last recorded209,920 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 BHD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 209,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 201,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 185,208 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 172,959 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 172,911 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 158,906 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 158,674 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank area (7.2.3)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 149,282 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 136,592 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SHOWING WEAR

Pass 9 Apr 2014 121,841 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 110,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 98,972 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,313 miles

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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,308 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 68,057 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 68,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 60,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 41,911 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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NL04 BHD 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 83.3%.

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 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 NL04 BHD, 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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NL04 BHD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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