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SA04 EHL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,963 mi
Last recorded155,963 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 EHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 155,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 151,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

sills damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2015 128,744 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 128,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 120,521 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 108,100 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 287,229 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 281,717 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 250,956 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 224,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 188,557 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 136,435 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 EHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EHL, 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 EHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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