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PK04 FLZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

199,490 mi
Last recorded199,490 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 FLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 199,490 miles

Nearside front inner drive shaft boot has a slight leak of grease

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 199,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front inner drive shaft boot has a slight leak of grease

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 185,583 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 185,582 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 174,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 174,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 171,554 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 171,554 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2014 164,845 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 164,845 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 157,801 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2013 157,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 147,557 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 147,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 134,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2010 121,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 121,122 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)

Pass 12 May 2009 108,133 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 108,133 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 May 2008 95,437 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)

Fail 20 May 2008 95,437 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 29 May 2007 82,848 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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PK04 FLZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 PK04 FLZ, 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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PK04 FLZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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