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SL04 UER

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,319 mi
Last recorded102,319 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 UER
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 102,319 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,478 miles

Nearside Front door mirror has slight crack not affecting view to rear

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight parking brake travel

Fail 21 Jun 2018 99,478 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror has slight crack not affecting view to rear

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight parking brake travel

Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,125 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

undertray loose

Fail 11 Apr 2017 92,955 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

undertray loose

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,427 miles

both front TRE boots starting to perish

both front tyres worn close to limit

n/s/f shock slight misting of oil

Fail 12 Apr 2016 77,427 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front TRE boots starting to perish

both front tyres worn close to limit

both rear brake drums damp

n/s/f shock slight misting of oil

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,614 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,900 miles

n/s/r tyre has 3mm and is perrished.

Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,352 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,993 miles

Both front brake discs are showing signs of wear.

Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,498 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,104 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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SL04 UER is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 SL04 UER, 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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SL04 UER is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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