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SV04 CLY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,353 mi
Last recorded145,353 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 CLY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 145,353 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 145,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 141,807 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 138,834 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 136,650 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 136,650 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 134,171 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 134,171 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension excessively corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 128,794 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 128,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 120,056 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 109,645 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 82,720 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 82,720 miles

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

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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SV04 CLY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SV04 CLY, 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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SV04 CLY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 April 2004.

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