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PX04 UNF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

174,534 mi
Last recorded174,534 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 UNF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 174,534 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 170,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body components are showing signs of age related corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2021 163,144 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi & back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some under body components are showing signs of slight age related corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2020 157,898 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2019 152,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 145,657 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 139,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,540 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 125,865 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 115,950 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 115,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 101,246 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,048 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 80,397 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)

front and rear brake disks worn

front tyre treads getting low

Pass 10 Mar 2010 72,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,560 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,257 miles

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,694 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 UNF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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

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