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2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

190,929 mi
Last recorded190,929 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 NFC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 190,929 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 190,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2020 183,176 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 176,669 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 176,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 169,795 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 169,791 miles

Central engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 155,043 miles

Both outer sill sections are badly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 155,043 miles

Both outer sill sections are badly damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 136,464 miles

Brake master cylinder has very slight signs of fluid missing on the rubber

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 136,431 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Brake master cylinder has very slight signs of fluid missing on the rubber

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 121,054 miles

Nearside Front brake pads are wearing thin

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill section (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 120,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake pads are wearing thin

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill section (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill section (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 115,082 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,037 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 87,843 miles

Brake pad warning light on dash,all pads in good condition

Pass 23 Jan 2014 70,777 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,427 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 53,425 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Thje brake pad warning light is on the dash

Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,468 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 132,777 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 129,617 miles

offside and nearside front inner wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 19 Oct 2011 129,616 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside and nearside front inner wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2010 125,556 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 125,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 115,901 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,839 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 76,351 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 76,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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FP54 NFC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 FP54 NFC, 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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FP54 NFC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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