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NL04 BFK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,122 mi
Last recorded97,122 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 BFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 97,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2023 97,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2022 97,122 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

sills corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2022 97,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

sills corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,122 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 97,122 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 97,122 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 97,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s rear tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Feb 2017 97,122 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 97,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,112 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 97,122 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 92,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear tyres perished and cracked between tread

Pass 22 Jan 2013 86,131 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 84,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,226 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 57,483 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 46,994 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,810 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,805 miles

both front tyres worn on edges to 2mm.

offside rear lamp lens lightly damaged.

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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NL04 BFK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL04 BFK, 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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NL04 BFK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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