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SD04 RLX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,838 mi
Last recorded182,838 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 RLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 182,838 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 177,643 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 177,637 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 171,415 miles

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 6 Mar 2012 170,546 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 156,392 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 144,762 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 129,679 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 113,066 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 99,702 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 80,099 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 51,118 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 51,118 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 51,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside 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 RLX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

SD04 RLX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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