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FG04 SXU

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,945 mi
Last recorded125,945 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 SXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 125,945 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 121,984 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 119,785 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,788 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 114,748 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 108,599 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,303 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 97,074 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 91,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 84,410 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,697 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,732 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,594 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,386 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 40,899 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,918 miles

report near side rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,628 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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FG04 SXU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 FG04 SXU, 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 FG04 SXU registered?

FG04 SXU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FG04 SXU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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