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XCZ 4928

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

145,998 mi
Last recorded145,998 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 4928
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2024 145,998 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure front bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp insecure top plastic bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked perished and split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) steering rack has an internal fault which effects the steering of the vehicle (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer brake calliper handbrake lever not returning to the stop position

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty at join to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is feathered and has damage to tread blocks (ripping) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn--pitted--scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from dipstick when engine running at idle (dipstick removed) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 139,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 139,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 137,064 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished/has slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi hose perished/has slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front and rear suspension components are rusty

Pass 6 Aug 2021 135,126 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded although met the brake performance test requirements. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 135,126 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded although met the brake performance test requirements. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 132,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot inner clip ( small clip ) weeping grease

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear rubber bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

front suspension and sub-frame has very heavy corrosion

most metal brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2019 128,497 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 119,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension shock absorber bump stop torn, and in poor condition

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged at caliper hose is slightly perished/weathered/slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jul 2018 119,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension shock absorber bump stop torn, and in poor condition

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly damaged at caliper hose is slightly perished/weathered/slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 111,022 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 111,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,512 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes surface rust (3.6.B.2c)

rear bump stops and covers perished

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,056 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 82,985 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,302 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 71,241 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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XCZ 4928 is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XCZ 4928, 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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XCZ 4928 is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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