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FL04 CLF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,393 mi
Last recorded156,393 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 CLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 156,393 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 156,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 153,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 150,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2022 145,507 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front indecator lamp damaged

Fail 28 Jan 2022 145,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

offside front indecator lamp damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2021 145,282 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front indecator lame damaged

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 145,255 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front indecator lame damaged

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 144,449 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 142,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 139,501 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 135,821 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 122,519 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 111,076 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 110,764 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 99,722 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,838 miles

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

all brake discs surface rust due to standing

Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,561 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 90,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,995 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 62,721 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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FL04 CLF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FL04 CLF, 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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FL04 CLF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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