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SX04 EPC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,275 mi
Last recorded150,275 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 EPC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 150,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 150,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 144,210 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 138,783 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 133,417 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 122,662 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 122,598 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 109,521 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 109,467 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 97,327 miles

windscreen cracked on n/s

Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,465 miles

both rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,816 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 59,890 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,196 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 50,141 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 39,318 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 38,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Rear 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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SX04 EPC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 SX04 EPC, 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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SX04 EPC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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