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RX04 UOL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,438 mi
Last recorded208,438 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 208,438 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 194,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 194,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 178,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Fail 11 Mar 2014 178,291 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear wheel bearing not checked due to binding brake

Pass 22 Feb 2013 165,010 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2013 164,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2012 149,152 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to step

Pass 19 Feb 2011 134,279 miles

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

diesel emissions only just passes mot, advise to add fuel cleaner to fuel tank....

handbrake hard to use, possible dry cables....

Fail 19 Feb 2011 134,279 miles

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

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

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

diesel emissions only just passes mot, advise to add fuel cleaner to fuel tank....

handbrake hard to use, possible dry cables....

Pass 25 Jan 2010 120,433 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 94,598 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 77,636 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 UOL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UOL, 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 UOL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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