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PX04 UPK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

262,971 mi
Last recorded262,971 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 UPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2014 262,971 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 262,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 244,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres have tread worn off inner edges.

slight cut in n/s/r tyre.

Fail 27 Dec 2013 244,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres have tread worn off inner edges.

slight cut in n/s/r tyre.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 217,647 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both outersills slightly damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2012 217,228 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2011 201,158 miles

6 out of 13 l.e.d's in centre stop light inoperative

front and rear number plates slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside front tyre close to legal limit

oil leak around engine

Fail 11 Jul 2011 200,966 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

6 out of 13 l.e.ds in centre stop light inoperative

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

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

front and rear number plate slighty damaged

oil leak around engine

Pass 8 Jul 2010 191,239 miles

both front lower wings slightly damaged

nearside front indicator slightly damaged

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside headlight aim on upper limit

nearside headlight washer cover damaged

offside outer sill slightly damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2010 191,239 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front lower wings slightly damaged

nearside front indicator slightly damaged

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

nearside headlight aim on upper limit

nearside headlight washer cover damaged

offside outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2009 167,607 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,832 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UPK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPK, 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 PX04 UPK registered?

PX04 UPK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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