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SG04 EZB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

153,358 mi
Last recorded153,358 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 EZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 153,358 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axlemounting brackets sligt corroded

rear brake dustshields corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 153,236 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axlemounting brackets sligt corroded

rear brake dustshields corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 148,787 miles

Corrosion to n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes and hose to callipers

Damage to windscreen

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 148,787 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion to n/s & o/s front to rear brake pipes and hose to callipers

Damage to windscreen

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 144,967 miles

Bonding letting go on n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to front sub frame

Fail 22 Nov 2016 144,967 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working All 3 not working. O/s, n/s & high level (1.2.1b)

Bonding letting go on n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush

Corrosion to brake pipes

Corrosion to front sub frame

Pass 11 Nov 2015 138,753 miles

Bonding letting go on n/s/f & o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bushes

Rubber boots perished on n/s/f & o/s/f track rod ends

Fail 11 Nov 2015 138,753 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Bonding letting go on n/s/f & o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bushes

Rubber boots perished on n/s/f & o/s/f track rod ends

Pass 3 Dec 2014 133,598 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes in poor condition

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake pipes around rear brake hoses corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2014 133,598 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes in poor condition

Both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Rear brake pipes around rear brake hoses corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 125,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 117,302 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2011 108,383 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 108,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 100,850 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2009 92,165 miles

both rear brake discs worn and edges corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2008 85,009 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 76,164 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 68,714 miles

n/s wiper blade too long

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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SG04 EZB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SG04 EZB, 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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SG04 EZB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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