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OW04 SOC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

292,768 mi
Last recorded292,768 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 SOC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 292,768 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 292,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 250,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 213,946 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 213,946 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 181,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 149,489 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 149,489 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 124,179 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 94,149 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 61,446 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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OW04 SOC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 SOC, 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 OW04 SOC registered?

OW04 SOC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2004.

Is OW04 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW04 SOC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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