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FP04 NZW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

187,554 mi
Last recorded187,554 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 NZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 187,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2024 169,533 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 153,275 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 142,852 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 125,648 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2020 112,212 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 102,078 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,067 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,518 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,990 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 58,060 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,380 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 51,558 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 51,556 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

osf inner pad looks low

osf tyre damage to side wall

osr tyre worn outer edge

Pass 14 May 2012 49,032 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 49,031 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2011 45,530 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 45,529 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2010 42,797 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 42,796 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 36,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 30,230 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 21,042 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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FP04 NZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FP04 NZW, 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 FP04 NZW registered?

FP04 NZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is FP04 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP04 NZW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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