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PX04 UPH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,180 mi
Last recorded188,180 miles
Recorded on27 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2024 188,180 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 188,180 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 179,073 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front of sills damaged/corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 179,069 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front of sills damaged/corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 169,792 miles

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 May 2021 159,958 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2021 159,958 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 152,651 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2019 145,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear light cluster cracked

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 140,737 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

drivers seat belt slow to return fully

front tyres have wear to inner edges

n/s/r light unit cracked but no white light showing

slight engine oil leak

slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm

Pass 17 Jun 2017 135,183 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shock absorbers dust cover insecure

travel at handbrake lever

Pass 9 Jun 2016 128,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 128,982 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 120,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 120,269 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 113,561 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 113,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 104,882 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,736 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,663 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 65,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,790 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 35,069 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 20,795 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 UPH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 PX04 UPH, 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 UPH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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