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OW04 EBL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,974 mi
Last recorded28,974 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 EBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 28,974 miles

suspension components corroded

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front inner sills slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

gearbox mount deteriorated

multiple chips in windscreen

offside rear lamp damaged

oil leak

park brake application uneven

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 30 Sep 2014 193,587 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 indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn

major oil leak

nearside front inner sill corroded/damaged

nearside front tyre at legal limit

nearside rear tyre at legal limit

offside front inner sill corroded/damaged

offside rear Tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear lens cracked but has temporary repair

rear brake discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 193,160 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 182,498 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 163,122 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 130,247 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 27 Feb 2009 86,737 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

off side sill panel damaged

wipers poor

Pass 27 Feb 2009 86,737 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

off side sill panel damaged

wipers poor

Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,932 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 83,932 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 71,531 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 71,149 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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OW04 EBL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW04 EBL, 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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OW04 EBL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 August 2004.

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