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PL04 SVS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

141,999 mi
Last recorded141,999 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 SVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 141,999 miles

[1of2] fuel tank support straps corroded

both front tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Fail 4 Nov 2015 141,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

[1of2] fuel tank support straps corroded

both front tyre tread depth 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank, not inspected

Pass 27 Nov 2014 133,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-trays so not inspected

offside rear fuel tank support strap has corrosion

Fail 27 Nov 2014 133,638 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre tread depths 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

front to rear brake pipes hidden behind fuel tank and under-trays so not inspected

nearside rear tyre tread depth less than 3mm, legal limit 1.6mm

offside rear fuel tank support strap has corrosion

offside rear tyre tread depth 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 30 Nov 2013 121,839 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Nov 2013 121,839 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jun 2012 105,551 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,001 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 28 May 2010 83,076 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,390 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,862 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 43,601 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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PL04 SVS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol 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 PL04 SVS, 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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PL04 SVS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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