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NG04 FFD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

187,896 mi
Last recorded187,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG04 FFD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 187,896 miles

Front Both nearside and offside front tyres sidewalls are cracking (no cords visible)

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front wishbone, rear bushes are slightly deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front suspension top mountings have slight movement but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside front outer sills are slightly damaged

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre, sidewall is slightly deteriorated

oily residue on engine (covers fitted)

Fail 7 Jan 2019 187,896 miles

Front Both nearside and offside front tyres sidewalls are cracking (no cords visible)

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front wishbone, rear bushes are slightly deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front suspension top mountings have slight movement but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front nearside and offside front outer sills are slightly damaged

Front wipers smearing slightly

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre, sidewall is slightly deteriorated

oily residue on engine (covers fitted)

Pass 11 Dec 2017 182,893 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 182,844 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 178,903 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 178,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 174,863 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 174,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 158,386 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 158,386 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 139,889 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

glow plug lamp flashing

Fail 26 Oct 2012 139,889 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

glow plug lamp flashing

Pass 24 Oct 2011 124,532 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 124,532 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 25 Oct 2010 104,625 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 104,625 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 81,739 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,921 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 38,960 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,945 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 33,676 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES ROUTED OVER FUEL TANK CANNOT BE FULLY INSPECTED VISUALLY

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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NG04 FFD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NG04 FFD, 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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NG04 FFD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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