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FP04 PDU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,918 mi
Last recorded153,918 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 153,918 miles

rear exhaust bracket detereorated

Pass 13 Oct 2021 145,479 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 138,455 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S+N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 138,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S+N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 131,483 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

chip in windscreen n/s

high level brake light has some elements not working

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting

slight play n/s and o/s front antiroll bar

slight play o/s/f inner rack end

Fail 18 Oct 2019 131,473 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

chip in windscreen n/s

high level brake light has some elements not working

n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone rear bushes splitting

slight play n/s and o/s front antiroll bar

slight play o/s/f inner rack end

Pass 19 Oct 2018 123,802 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 123,802 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,957 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside wiper blade splitting

Pass 24 Oct 2016 109,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 100,384 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 18 Oct 2014 92,299 miles

rear brake imbalance close to pass limit

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2013 83,273 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,293 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,678 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)

unable to check offside and nearside rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,643 miles

Unable to check rear seat-belts due to child seats fitted.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,464 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 41,306 miles

child seats fitted to near side rear and off side rear unable to check seat belts

low tyre tread to both front tyres

Fail 8 Oct 2008 41,306 miles

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

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

child seats fitted to near side rear and off side rear unable to check seat belts

low tyre tread to both front tyres

Fail 15 May 2007 36,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 15 May 2007 36,292 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyres getting close to limit

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 PDU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 PDU, 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 PDU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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