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SL04 FGK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

241,904 mi
Last recorded241,904 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 FGK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 241,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r door/wheel arch accident damage but no sharp edges

Fail 3 Jul 2015 241,904 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r door/wheel arch accident damage but no sharp edges

Pass 19 Jun 2014 220,055 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front exhaust mounting fractured

Pass 18 Jun 2013 199,646 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 178,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 159,274 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 159,266 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 131,095 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on edges

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

slight movement in front lower suspension arm bushes

slight play in n/s steering

slightly corroded brake pipes to rear flexible hoses

Fail 8 Jun 2010 131,095 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on edges

o/s/f tyre worn low on edges

slight movement in front lower suspension arm bushes

slight play in n/s steering

slightly corroded brake pipes to rear flexible hoses

Pass 19 Jun 2009 106,170 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight cracking to rear tyres

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,293 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Jun 2008 76,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2007 53,066 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

Fail 12 Jun 2007 52,423 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn to 2.5mm

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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SL04 FGK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL04 FGK, 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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SL04 FGK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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