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FG04 SXX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

159,658 mi
Last recorded159,658 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 SXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 159,658 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 159,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 18 Mar 2020 158,176 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (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))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 158,155 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (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))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 152,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 144,167 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 143,406 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted and grooved (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 143,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective unable to open fuel flap (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged slight buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted and grooved (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 140,938 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,933 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 106,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 7 Apr 2014 94,793 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is illuminated

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,466 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 75,268 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 75,268 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,141 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,389 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,453 miles

both front discs corroded on inner edge

both rear discs corroded on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2008 48,555 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,210 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 26,993 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 SXX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

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

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