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SD04 RKE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

242,698 mi
Last recorded242,698 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 RKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 242,698 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 239,189 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 220,490 miles

front brake discs rusting

Fail 10 Feb 2011 220,381 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusting

Pass 11 Aug 2010 210,236 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 199,932 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 182,490 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 150,017 miles

exhaust centre bracket split off

no name on nearside rear door

taxi meter set at wrong time

Pass 7 Aug 2008 131,975 miles

centre exhaust bracket split off

hand brake req adjusting

nearside front tyre worn on edges just met 1,6 mm

Pass 14 Feb 2008 119,103 miles

centre exhaust bracket split off

Pass 16 Aug 2007 103,321 miles

centre exhaust bracket split off

nearside rear flasher light starting to turn white

Fail 8 Aug 2007 102,804 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust bracket split off

nearside rear flasher light starting to turn white

no name on nearside rear door

Pass 15 Feb 2007 87,559 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 87,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

No-plate lights dull

Pass 4 Aug 2006 72,121 miles

N/S/R tyre scuffed on inner edge and 3mm tread and nail in tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2006 57,011 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 41,957 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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SD04 RKE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SD04 RKE, 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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What year was SD04 RKE registered?

SD04 RKE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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