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OE04 UPW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,009 mi
Last recorded157,009 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 UPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 157,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 146,840 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 136,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 132,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine has split breather hose under inlet manifold

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside front anti-roll bar "D" bush has slight play

Offisde front anti-roll bar "D" bush has slight play

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside number plate light dim

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

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

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

Slight power steering fluid leak from steering rack

engine man light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 127,365 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear wheel bearing has noise

Fail 31 Aug 2011 127,365 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear wheel bearing has noise

Pass 14 Sep 2010 122,221 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge.

slight brake bind on o/s rear.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 122,176 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitting slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2009 117,525 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Sep 2008 105,453 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 77,610 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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OE04 UPW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OE04 UPW, 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 OE04 UPW registered?

OE04 UPW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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