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FP54 XNL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

242,810 mi
Last recorded242,810 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 XNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 242,810 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 242,810 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 228,375 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s front sills damaged

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes covered in sealant

Pass 3 Jul 2014 226,604 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills damaged

rear brake pipes and ferrules protected in under sealant

Pass 10 Jun 2013 225,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs lipped

front sills damaged

Pass 1 May 2012 187,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2011 146,278 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 146,184 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 134,947 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 134,922 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2010 110,196 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 110,191 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 100,899 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 87,109 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 83,173 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 83,173 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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FP54 XNL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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