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NX04 FGC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

139,984 mi
Last recorded139,984 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX04 FGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2024 139,984 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer to flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine has oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2023 136,675 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 136,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 133,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and corroded mainly on inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear just before the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi hose to rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 130,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 128,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded just before rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 2mm 205/5516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 124,617 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

offside and nearside rear outer brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre wearing thin and has a nail in tread

small play in top of steering column

Fail 18 Feb 2019 124,617 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

offside and nearside rear outer brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre wearing thin and has a nail in tread

small play in top of steering column

Pass 19 Feb 2018 118,685 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front strut top mounts slight lift (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 118,682 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front strut top mounts slight lift (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,555 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 111,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake shackle (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,145 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,122 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 96,122 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,580 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 88,580 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 81,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 81,667 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,571 miles

Exhaust rear has temporary support

Slight deterioration from front wishbone rear bushes (o/s worst)

Slight oil leak from boost pipe (underside)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 70,007 miles

Front wishbone bushes slightly split

Fail 9 Mar 2011 70,007 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 61,622 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 61,622 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 55,082 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 45,183 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,307 miles

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)

slight noise on retraction of o/s/r seat belt

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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NX04 FGC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NX04 FGC, 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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NX04 FGC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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