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SN04 EML

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,887 mi
Last recorded120,887 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 EML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 120,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 119,617 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 115,262 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 115,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 112,254 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 110,851 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most front and rear perished (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear and rear outer brake pipes corroding under coating

Fail 4 Aug 2017 110,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most front and rear perished (2.4.G.2)

both front to rear and rear outer brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 9 Aug 2016 104,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f , both front to rear and n/s/r brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 13 Aug 2015 96,054 miles

front brake discs pitting

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear and weak (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 91,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front to rear and rear outer brake pipes corroding under coating

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded at joints

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 82,291 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn and corroded on edges

rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Aug 2013 82,291 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs worn and corroded on edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,147 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f both front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding under coating

rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Aug 2012 75,147 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f both front to rear and rear brake pipes corroding under coating

rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,509 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear and rear outer brake pipes corroding under coating

rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2010 59,203 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2009 47,763 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front tyres getting low on inner edges

rear brake pipes corrodeing under coating at ends

Pass 14 Aug 2008 37,775 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 24,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SN04 EML is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SN04 EML, 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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SN04 EML is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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