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SE04 FRD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Orange Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,940 mi
Last recorded168,940 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 FRD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 168,940 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 168,800 miles

Nearside front head light lense faded

Fail 8 Feb 2014 168,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front head light lense faded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 160,829 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 120,166 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 99,581 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 63,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,250 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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SE04 FRD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE04 FRD registered?

SE04 FRD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2004.

Is SE04 FRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE04 FRD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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