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OU04 UMR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,025 mi
Last recorded201,025 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 UMR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 201,025 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 201,020 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both sides (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2017 197,986 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 197,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 190,335 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 190,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 184,756 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 184,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 178,676 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 163,910 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 158,756 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 146,519 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 134,262 miles

all brake discs worn/pitted on edges

Pass 24 Nov 2008 129,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 101,374 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 101,374 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OU04 UMR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OU04 UMR, 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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OU04 UMR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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