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FL04 ULA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

120,269 mi
Last recorded120,269 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 ULA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 120,269 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 117,132 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 114,353 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 114,350 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 112,106 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under guard

Fail 14 Sep 2021 112,089 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under guard

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,931 miles

both front suspension arm rear bushes slight split

Pass 17 Jul 2019 104,069 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 104,065 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 98,030 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 96,894 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 94,398 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,910 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,654 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 79,536 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,654 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,950 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 65,175 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 65,175 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 60,856 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,213 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,683 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 50,653 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 ULA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ULA, 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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What year was FL04 ULA registered?

FL04 ULA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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