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SH04 NXD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

225,677 mi
Last recorded225,677 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 NXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 225,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT AND REAR SILLS DAMAGED BOTH SIDES

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

REAR BRAKE PIPES PROTECTED IN SEALENT

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Feb 2015 226,122 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside and Offside front sill damaged

Nearside slight damage to outer body of the vehicle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 195,329 miles

All shockabsorbers have reduced damping effect

Brake pipes slightly pitted at rear

Coil springs corroded but are complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine noise and has slight vibration advise further inspection

Front exhaust rubber bushes split and perished but exhaust still secure

Fuel tank straps corroded

Glow plug/engine management and service lights on

Handbrake release button missing but still operates and is close to no reserve travel

Inner and outer sills damaged

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

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

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

Nearside front indicator lense condensated and has water inside

Offside and nearside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Oil/diesel leak unable to asses fully advise further inspection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose to rack wet with oil but no leaks found

Power steering pump pulley has movement

Rear shockabsorber upper dirt covers insecure

Steering column has slight play

Suspension component bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Feb 2014 195,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

All shockabsorbers have reduced damping effect

Brake pipes slightly pitted at rear

Coil springs corroded but are complete

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine noise and has slight vibration advise further inspection

Front exhaust rubber bushes split and perished but exhaust still secure

Fuel tank straps corroded

Glow plug/engine management and service lights on

Handbrake release button missing but still operates and is close to no reserve travel

Inner and outer sills damaged

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front door mirror damaged and is secured with tape

Nearside front indicator lense condensated and has water inside

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside and nearside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Oil/diesel leak unable to asses fully advise further inspection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose to rack wet with oil but no leaks found

Power steering pump pulley has movement

Rear shockabsorber upper dirt covers insecure

Steering column has slight play

Suspension component bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 278,743 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 278,741 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 246,210 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 246,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 214,908 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 214,908 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 183,824 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 183,510 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 158,886 miles

both front lower barm rear bushes starting to split

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

oil level slightly low

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 8 Jun 2009 158,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both front lower barm rear bushes starting to split

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

oil level slightly low

slight travel on foot brake

Pass 13 Jun 2008 131,169 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 93,660 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 NXD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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

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