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FL04 MXE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,624 mi
Last recorded151,624 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2022 151,624 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4, 175/80r14 88t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 148,887 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2020 146,660 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both fronts. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under center of car. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle to rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nsf indicator lens missing.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2019 140,471 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 140,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 134,161 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 134,161 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 127,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perrished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel has a slight bind

Pass 24 Feb 2016 121,127 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 114,698 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 114,698 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 108,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 108,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 102,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 102,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 96,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust centre section hanger broken off

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Feb 2012 96,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

exhaust centre section hanger broken off

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Feb 2011 89,449 miles

ehhaust centre section hanger broken off

Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,426 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken but no excessive movment still secure via cross member

Fail 19 Feb 2009 71,543 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 71,543 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 58,225 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 44,274 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 MXE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 FL04 MXE, 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 MXE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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