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NM04 FLJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,873 mi
Last recorded89,873 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM04 FLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 89,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 79,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,505 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,295 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 67,295 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres cracking and low on tread

Pass 24 Oct 2013 58,066 miles

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres perishing on side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2013 58,066 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres perishing on side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,399 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 47,058 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,058 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 41,346 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 41,346 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 35,938 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 35,937 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2008 30,328 miles

both front tyres wearing on both edges still legal at time of test

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges and cracking in between tread

Pass 6 Aug 2007 21,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

crack in O/S/R lamp

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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NM04 FLJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 NM04 FLJ, 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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What year was NM04 FLJ registered?

NM04 FLJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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