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FL04 MZJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

202,682 mi
Last recorded202,682 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 MZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 202,682 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 194,334 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 194,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 179,288 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 179,194 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 167,564 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 156,650 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 145,794 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 145,789 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2015 132,772 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 132,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 117,085 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 117,085 miles

EML on

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 104,590 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 104,589 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,791 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 83,151 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 83,151 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine lamp on

front and rear brake discs corroded

front wiper blades splitting

Pass 12 Apr 2010 73,177 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 64,230 miles

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

rear brake pads worn(nearside most worn)

rear tyres worn

Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,230 miles

rear brake pads worn(nearside most worn)

rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,420 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,365 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 MZJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 MZJ, 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 MZJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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