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F18 MLA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

86,940 mi
Last recorded86,940 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 MLA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,940 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 84,283 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 82,990 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 77,423 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,256 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 67,677 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 65,536 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 65,536 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,933 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 62,112 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 59,972 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,083 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn 205/50 17

Fail 19 Jun 2014 55,083 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

nearside front tyre outer edge worn 205/50 17

Pass 22 Jul 2013 52,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,102 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,272 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,029 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,333 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 31,861 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,784 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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F18 MLA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 F18 MLA, 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 F18 MLA registered?

F18 MLA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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The MOT history for F18 MLA shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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