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FJ04 UXG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,604 mi
Last recorded169,604 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 UXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 169,604 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 164,078 miles

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 157,258 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 157,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 148,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 142,430 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 142,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 135,940 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes plastic coating swollen

engine managment light on

exhaust centre box outter casing corroded

front discs worn

offside front wishbone rear bush slight play

offside rear brake pipe plastic coating swollen

rear discs scored

Fail 1 Oct 2013 135,937 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front to rear brake pipes plastic coating swollen

engine managment light on

exhaust centre box outter casing corroded

front discs worn

offside front wishbone rear bush slight play

offside rear brake pipe plastic coating swollen

rear discs scored

Pass 1 Oct 2012 119,197 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 119,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 94,981 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 94,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 76,276 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 54,454 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 35,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 29,962 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 29,893 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FJ04 UXG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ04 UXG, 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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FJ04 UXG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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