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RK04 FJJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,568 mi
Last recorded142,568 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 FJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 142,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 142,568 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 126,798 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 126,798 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 113,039 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 113,039 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 96,995 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 82,731 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 82,731 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 77,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 75,125 miles

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Jul 2011 70,489 miles

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2011 70,489 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 65,984 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,669 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 59,669 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 52,233 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front and rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,161 miles

2 x child seats fitted in rear - visual inspection of seat belts only!

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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RK04 FJJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RK04 FJJ, 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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RK04 FJJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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