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SY04 XRK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,246 mi
Last recorded162,246 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 XRK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 162,246 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 160,011 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 146,763 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 141,193 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 141,177 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 134,533 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 134,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 130,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limits (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 130,270 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit near limits (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 118,646 miles

centre exhaust mount insecure

eml on

n/s/f suspension top mount worn and spring corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

o/s outer cv boot perishing

o/s sill damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2015 118,570 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

centre exhaust mount insecure

eml on

n/s/f suspension top mount worn and spring corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

o/s outer cv boot perishing

o/s sill damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,813 miles

both rear tyres close to limit WILL SOON NEED REPLACEMENT

cv boots starting to perish

Fail 3 Mar 2014 106,803 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

both rear tyres close to limit WILL SOON NEED REPLACEMENT

cv boots starting to perish

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,782 miles

front discs corroded

front springs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f wheel damaged

o/s cv boot perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 88,029 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 84,284 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 84,284 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,995 miles

Damage to N/S/F of vehicle with slight sharp edge

Pass 12 May 2009 56,326 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 56,326 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 40,679 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 29,950 miles

Unable to check rear seatbelt buckles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 29,950 miles

Unable to check rear seatbelt buckles

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 XRK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XRK, 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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SY04 XRK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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