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SP04 EFE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,249 mi
Last recorded137,249 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 EFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 137,249 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2018 137,027 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2017 112,070 miles

inner edge o/s/f tyre worn

Fail 2 Feb 2017 112,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers weak

inner edge o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,270 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Exhaust hanger has temp repair

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

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear disc have some corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2015 95,196 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front indicators starting to show white light

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,196 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,581 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper rubber torn at edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 82,258 miles

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

both front indicators starting to show white light

Pass 16 Mar 2012 74,424 miles

both front indicators starting to show white light

Pass 18 Mar 2011 68,259 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 60,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 60,686 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 53,488 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 44,750 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 44,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,489 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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SP04 EFE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EFE, 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 EFE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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