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RX04 UNM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,925 mi
Last recorded90,925 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 90,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light on

small chip to screen

Fail 23 Aug 2022 90,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front lower engine cover loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light on

small chip to screen

Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,370 miles

Front & rear brake discs rusty

Front Front wind screen has a small stone chip in it, but not effecting driver view

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS suspension arms (rear) bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Bearing (rough) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing bold inner edge

Offside Rear Fuel cap lid not opening, unable to inspect fuel cap & area

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Uneven brake wear on front & rear axles

Fail 3 Sep 2021 87,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV boot split & leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front & rear brake discs rusty

Front Front wind screen has a small stone chip in it, but not effecting driver view

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS suspension arms (rear) bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Bearing (rough) (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre wearing bold inner edge

Offside Rear Fuel cap lid not opening, unable to inspect fuel cap & area

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Uneven brake wear on front & rear axles

Pass 30 Oct 2019 81,265 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 77,443 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 29 Oct 2018 77,443 miles

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 74,560 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,621 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 68,499 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 65,467 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,917 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,670 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 56,590 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 55,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 51,049 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 46,554 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)

front wipers poor

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,460 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2008 33,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 22,225 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 UNM 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 80%.

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 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

RX04 UNM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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