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SA04 EGV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,376 mi
Last recorded213,376 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 EGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 213,376 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot greasy but no obivse holes

Pass 19 Apr 2017 207,990 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 201,866 miles

Nearside Front cv boot has small hole in it

Nearside Front lower arm ball joint has small -play

Offside Front lower arm ball joint rubber perished

all brake hoses perished

Pass 24 Apr 2015 195,069 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 187,466 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust center mounting cracked but supporting system

nearside rear tyre sidwall starting to crack / perish

offside rear tyre sidwall starting to crack / perish

Fail 24 Apr 2014 187,421 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Apr 2013 177,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust mount broken

e.m.light on

Fail 16 Apr 2013 177,634 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust mount broken

e.m.light on

Pass 25 Apr 2012 168,014 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 168,011 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside front and nearside front steering rack-inner joints worn(Inside gaiters).Advise replacement.

Rear shock absorber bump stops incomplete.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 155,753 miles

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

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

exhaust centre mounting broken off but exhaust still supported

Pass 11 Jan 2011 155,753 miles

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

exhaust centre mounting broken off but exhaust still supported

Pass 19 Jan 2010 149,817 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 121,109 miles

Both rear shock absorbers weather covers detached

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,691 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 72,187 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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SA04 EGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA04 EGV, 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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SA04 EGV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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