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RK04 LHJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,386 mi
Last recorded215,386 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 LHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2016 215,386 miles

Centre Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 6 Aug 2016 215,386 miles

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

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

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

Centre Upper Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 197,066 miles

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

Glow plug light is on

High level stop light is not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2015 196,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Glow plug light is on

High level stop light is not working

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 177,804 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 5 Aug 2013 165,893 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 149,959 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

OSF corner of the front bumper is adrift

Fail 1 Aug 2012 149,959 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

OSF corner of the front bumper is adrift

Pass 26 Jul 2011 125,621 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre worn to wear indicators

nearside steering rack tube has play

offside front lower arm inner bush starting to seperate

Fail 3 Aug 2010 109,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 109,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2009 87,622 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,793 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 48,909 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 48,909 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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RK04 LHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK04 LHJ, 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 RK04 LHJ registered?

RK04 LHJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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