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FP04 NZY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

165,854 mi
Last recorded165,854 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 NZY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 165,854 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 165,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 159,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 155,324 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 152,283 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 147,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 26 May 2020 142,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 142,811 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 136,387 miles

Windscreen chip - N/s.

Fail 7 Jun 2019 136,387 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen chip - N/s.

Pass 1 Mar 2019 134,675 miles

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

Nearside Wind screen chip.

Pass 19 Feb 2018 124,671 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 124,671 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 114,132 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 114,132 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,159 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,717 miles

Anti roll bar bushes worn/knocking

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

Pass 1 May 2014 75,145 miles

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

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

several brakepipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 75,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

several brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,497 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,808 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 38,025 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 32,634 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,168 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 30,167 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,651 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 19,931 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 NZY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NZY, 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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FP04 NZY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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