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SC04 UGP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

261,269 mi
Last recorded261,269 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 UGP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 261,269 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 252,333 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 252,333 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 244,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 235,265 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly wet , suspect brake fluid

Fail 25 Apr 2017 235,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum slightly wet , suspect brake fluid

Pass 16 Apr 2016 232,607 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 232,295 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 229,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

inbalance on rear brakes and hand brake

no revers lights

Pass 14 Jan 2014 229,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

inbalance on rear brakes and hand brake

no revers lights

Pass 16 Oct 2012 226,743 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre outer edge is worn

o/s/f wheel bearing is slighty noisy

Fail 12 Oct 2012 226,741 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre outer edge is worn

o/s/f wheel bearing is slighty noisy

Fail 15 Aug 2011 226,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s rear wheel binding

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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SC04 UGP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SC04 UGP, 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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SC04 UGP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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