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SC04 UPS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

199,910 mi
Last recorded199,910 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 UPS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 199,910 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 184,568 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 184,568 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 183,220 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 183,218 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 180,158 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 180,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 177,675 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

Pass 3 Oct 2015 165,060 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 149,386 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 137,141 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 124,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2012 124,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2011 113,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both sills damaged

engine oil level low

front brake discs corroded

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear brake slight binding

underbody cover fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2011 112,977 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both sills damaged

engine oil level low

front brake discs corroded

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear brake slight binding

underbody cover fitted

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,820 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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SC04 UPS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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