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RE04 PVL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,350 mi
Last recorded143,350 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 PVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 143,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

handbrake efficiency poor(o/s low)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s and n/s front outer sills starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear coil springs corroded

slight lift in n/s/f strut top mount

Fail 9 Apr 2019 143,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

handbrake efficiency poor(o/s low)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

o/s and n/s front outer sills starting to corrode

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

rear coil springs corroded

slight lift in n/s/f strut top mount

Pass 4 Apr 2018 139,178 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2017 134,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter rusty (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 134,048 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter rusty (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,698 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer mounting corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2016 130,698 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear silencer mounting corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 126,216 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 118,623 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 118,623 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 1,107 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 99,917 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edge

small chip in windscreen

Fail 17 Apr 2012 99,917 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

rear shock absorber plastic casing dropped down from shockers

Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inside edge

rear shock absorber plastic casing dropped down from shockers

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 74,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,169 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,640 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers door mirror

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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RE04 PVL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RE04 PVL, 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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RE04 PVL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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