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BA04 FTK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

298,887 mi
Last recorded298,887 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 FTK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 298,887 miles

gear box damp

slight oil leak

Fail 11 May 2020 298,885 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear box damp

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2019 291,969 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear hand brake low requires adjustment/ repair

Offside Rear shock has some corrosion

oil seepage

tow bar fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2018 286,001 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle as well (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 280,095 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear hand brake lower may needs ajustment

Rear shocks absorber slightly worn

mirrors cover slightly damaged

slight corrosion to rear axle mounts

Fail 25 Apr 2017 279,966 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear shocks absorber slightly worn

slight corrosion to rear axle mounts

Pass 27 Apr 2016 272,770 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 272,708 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 266,702 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 266,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2014 262,094 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 252,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 247,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 247,214 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 241,475 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 241,475 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 236,372 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 236,372 miles

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

advice gearbox noise

Pass 11 Jun 2008 223,174 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 223,174 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 179,415 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 179,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 115,162 miles

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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BA04 FTK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 BA04 FTK, 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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BA04 FTK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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