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SP04 DDY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,947 mi
Last recorded194,947 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 DDY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 194,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 194,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 10 Mar 2014 175,384 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 175,384 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 154,671 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 154,671 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2012 136,918 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 117,618 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 100,703 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 81,228 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2009 81,228 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,530 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 54,164 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 54,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SP04 DDY 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 64.3%.

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 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 SP04 DDY, 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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SP04 DDY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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