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SE04 FKT

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

218,046 mi
Last recorded218,046 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 FKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 218,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [wear at drop link bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Strong Advise; both front tyre badly worn @ inner edge.

Fail 6 Aug 2018 218,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [wear at drop link bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Strong Advise; both front tyre badly worn @ inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 211,403 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt [both sides] (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 211,403 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt [both sides] (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 210,677 miles

engine warning light on

n/s/r shock cover hanging loose

o/s/f outer cv boot starting to split by clip

tyre wear started on n/s/r outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 203,985 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

nearside front wiper blade rubber is split at end

Fail 1 Sep 2015 203,975 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

nearside front wiper blade rubber is split at end

Pass 6 Aug 2014 194,929 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 194,925 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 187,136 miles

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

accident damage to both outer sills at the front

both front tyres perishing

Fail 5 Aug 2013 187,136 miles

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

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

accident damage to both outer sills at the front

both front tyres perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2012 182,961 miles

front pads low

hand brake travel high

rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 19 Aug 2011 180,520 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 180,514 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 176,098 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 176,098 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

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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SE04 FKT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SE04 FKT, 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 SE04 FKT registered?

SE04 FKT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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