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SO04 UDD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,018 mi
Last recorded208,018 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 UDD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 208,018 miles

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

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

management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2013 208,010 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

management light on

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2012 183,848 miles

Handbrake lever button missing

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

Various dents & scratches all over vehicle

engine management light on at dash

rear window washers inopperative

Fail 19 Sep 2012 183,279 miles

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

Handbrake lever button missing

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

Various dents & scratches all over vehicle

engine management light on at dash

rear window washers inopperative

Pass 20 Mar 2012 107,928 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

mil light staying on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 161,024 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 150,133 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges

slight blow at exhaust down pipe clamp centre of exhaust [ rust hole in exhaust ]

Pass 21 Sep 2010 136,525 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Taxi tariff sheet missing

Fail 21 Sep 2010 136,520 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Taxi tariff sheet missing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 124,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 115,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 107,318 miles

front number plate damaged

slight brake bind on offside rear brake

Pass 15 Sep 2008 96,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on outer edge

Taxi tariff sheet missing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 85,746 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 67,396 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 67,396 miles

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

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 UDD 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 75%.

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 UDD, 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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SO04 UDD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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