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RX04 EPD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

270,100 mi
Last recorded270,100 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX04 EPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 270,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sealer repair ok when tested (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre splitting

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

brake hoses deteriorating

minor oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2019 260,041 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 260,041 miles

Nearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 254,370 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 254,370 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 246,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 246,339 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 235,938 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken, been repaired.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 235,938 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

rear exhaust mounting broken, been repaired.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 228,985 miles

servo pipe been rubbing.

Pass 6 Feb 2014 217,750 miles

both wishbone lower bushes splitting and going soft.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 217,750 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both wishbone lower bushes splitting and going soft.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 204,166 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 188,735 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 165,037 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 138,425 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 115,254 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 115,254 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 96,236 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 75,303 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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RX04 EPD 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 70%.

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 RX04 EPD, 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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RX04 EPD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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