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SY04 XRJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,044 mi
Last recorded106,044 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 XRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 106,044 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 106,043 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding whilst wheel free (3.5.1k)

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2016 99,979 miles

both front shock absorbers weaping

front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 99,979 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

both front shock absorbers weaping

front brake discs heavily corroded

large nail in o/s/r tyre, all tread depths good

small cut in n/s/f CV boot small end, advise change

Pass 19 May 2015 95,277 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 89,810 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 85,190 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 82,308 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 82,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 74,420 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 65,459 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 59,527 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 59,527 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2008 52,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 May 2008 52,594 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 40,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SY04 XRJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY04 XRJ, 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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What year was SY04 XRJ registered?

SY04 XRJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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The MOT history for SY04 XRJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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