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SO04 MXZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

281,653 mi
Last recorded281,653 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 MXZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 281,653 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 268,916 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 254,777 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 248,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 241,370 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 241,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 231,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 215,771 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 215,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 204,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 176,174 miles

Centre stop light 2 bulbs inopp

Damage at bonnet

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S sill damaged at front

Fail 23 Aug 2011 156,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 156,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 142,009 miles

hand brake req adjusting

nearside flasher light turning white

Fail 1 Mar 2011 141,956 miles

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

hand brake req adjusting

nearside flasher light turning white

replace first aid kit

Pass 31 Aug 2010 127,313 miles

nearside front inner roll bar bush worn

slight dampness of oil at abs brake unit

Pass 2 Mar 2010 115,460 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 102,536 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 102,384 miles

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Sep 2009 102,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 87,869 miles

Centre stop light [1 bulb out]

No-plate lights dull

Fail 3 Sep 2008 72,046 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 72,046 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,832 miles

intermintent fault on offside number plate light

nearside front inner roll bar bush worn

offside rear flasher light starting to turn white

Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,742 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear taxi plate in back window [new plate to be fitted externally to N/S/R]

Rear window washers not working

Pass 28 Feb 2007 33,376 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,765 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 MXZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SO04 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

SO04 MXZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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