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FL04 UKZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

191,154 mi
Last recorded191,154 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 UKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 191,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 191,154 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working BOTH (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 171,035 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 171,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 154,629 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2021 154,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2020 130,550 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2020 130,550 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 115,054 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 115,051 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Other passenger door pillar missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2018 109,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 103,829 miles

Nearside Front shock starting to leak

Nearside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Front shock starting to leak

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,018 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 96,018 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 89,755 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,755 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 81,331 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 81,331 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 77,041 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,041 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 70,606 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 62,043 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 62,043 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 20,955 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 11,067 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 11,067 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,907 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 UKZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FL04 UKZ, 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 UKZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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