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SE04 KXL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

245,670 mi
Last recorded245,670 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 KXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 245,670 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

under body corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2019 242,412 miles

corrosion underbody

Pass 2 Oct 2018 236,764 miles

Nearside Rear brake requires adjustment parking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

oil leak

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 2 Oct 2018 236,764 miles

Nearside Rear brake requires adjustment parking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

oil leak

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 231,021 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 225,058 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 217,969 miles

heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2015 217,961 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable rack end (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Oct 2014 208,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 208,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 191,581 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 176,029 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 176,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 146,760 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 146,310 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 109,904 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 109,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 69,540 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,685 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,663 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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SE04 KXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SE04 KXL, 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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SE04 KXL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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