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NX04 ULU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,880 mi
Last recorded214,880 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 ULU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 214,880 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

dual mass flywheel rattling

Pass 21 Feb 2017 198,592 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Feb 2017 198,592 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 178,493 miles

child seat

Fail 24 Feb 2016 178,493 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat

low on engine oil

Pass 6 Feb 2015 157,103 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 157,103 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 136,228 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 136,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 119,210 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 119,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 97,048 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 97,048 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Timing belt due to be changed

Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,546 miles

advise rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,913 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 41,554 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 24,471 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 11,055 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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NX04 ULU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 NX04 ULU, 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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NX04 ULU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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