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SH04 NLE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

170,688 mi
Last recorded170,688 miles
Recorded on28 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 NLE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2018 170,688 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

VARIOUS UNDER BODY COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT DEEMED TO BE NOT EXCESSIVE

Fail 25 May 2018 170,685 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

VARIOUS UNDER BODY COMPONENTS CORRODED BUT DEEMED TO BE NOT EXCESSIVE

Pass 1 May 2017 164,521 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 164,521 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 163,731 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 135,044 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 133,626 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,502 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 105,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 87,152 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,705 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 63,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 54,673 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,807 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 36,524 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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SH04 NLE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SH04 NLE, 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 SH04 NLE registered?

SH04 NLE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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