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SD04 RKX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,936 mi
Last recorded157,936 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 157,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mid section support fractured

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

Oil leak

Pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 157,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust mid section support fractured

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

Oil leak

Pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 May 2013 157,933 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Brake pad warning lamp on

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Coolant topped up prior to test

Engine oil leak

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

Mid section exhaust support deteriorated

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 125,115 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 125,109 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,439 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 81,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,714 miles

1 bulb inop. on high level brake light.

all tyres 2mm. front tyres bald on outer edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,604 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,522 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 42,522 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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 RKX 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 58.3%.

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 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 SD04 RKX, 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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SD04 RKX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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