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PX04 UMW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,132 mi
Last recorded159,132 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 UMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 159,132 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 155,381 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs corroded

front suspension cradle corroded

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2020 150,057 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 143,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 143,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 May 2018 138,580 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 136,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 136,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 127,990 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 127,990 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 119,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 112,285 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 104,715 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 104,715 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 97,883 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 90,881 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,575 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 71,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 62,717 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 52,296 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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PX04 UMW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PX04 UMW, 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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PX04 UMW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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