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NT04 FRV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

239,331 mi
Last recorded239,331 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT04 FRV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 239,331 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 239,331 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 224,002 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 223,934 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2014 223,595 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 223,595 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2013 195,867 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 195,757 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 193,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2013 193,542 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 154,756 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 154,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2011 139,150 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 139,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 107,598 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 104,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 104,728 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 93,535 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat unable to test seat belt

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 76,814 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 76,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 60,252 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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NT04 FRV 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 57.1%.

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 NT04 FRV, 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 NT04 FRV registered?

NT04 FRV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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