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RX04 ESG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

161,556 mi
Last recorded161,556 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 161,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 155,835 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of area

Pass 28 Dec 2018 147,806 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 139,354 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 131,012 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 131,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 123,370 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 116,625 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2015 116,625 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2014 110,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 105,436 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 95,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,125 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 73,860 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 63,571 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 52,980 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,278 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 ESG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RX04 ESG, 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 RX04 ESG registered?

RX04 ESG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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