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SO04 LVH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,895 mi
Last recorded230,895 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 230,895 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 224,837 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 216,238 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 209,763 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 209,763 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 198,515 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 198,505 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 155,739 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 154,851 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 154,851 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 150,760 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 150,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 103,704 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 54,994 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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SO04 LVH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SO04 LVH, 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 SO04 LVH registered?

SO04 LVH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is SO04 LVH safe to buy?

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