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EJ04 FPG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

262,178 mi
Last recorded262,178 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 FPG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 262,178 miles

Nearside Slight play in Steering Rack

Pass 27 Apr 2019 251,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads and wear on inner egdes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 241,980 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 233,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak evident

Pass 26 Apr 2016 223,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak evident

Pass 15 Apr 2015 213,678 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished and worn to 2mm

Fail 1 May 2014 204,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 204,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 197,782 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 159,336 miles

ADVISE : CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN LOW.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 159,336 miles

ADVISE : CENTRE EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT ON OUTER WALL.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN LOW.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 137,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

noise from engine

Pass 28 Nov 2008 116,790 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 116,790 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 83,118 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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EJ04 FPG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ04 FPG, 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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EJ04 FPG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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