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SP04 FKZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

114,619 mi
Last recorded114,619 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 FKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 114,619 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 105,938 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle bean corroded

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2022 99,059 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 98,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 92,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 91,980 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel nut missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 87,212 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 83,466 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2018 78,104 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 76,839 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 76,836 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 74,893 miles

Engine light on!

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 74,892 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 72,744 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,120 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 66,847 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,377 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 55,459 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 55,459 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,775 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2009 51,775 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2008 47,114 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 47,114 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 37,823 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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SP04 FKZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SP04 FKZ, 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 SP04 FKZ registered?

SP04 FKZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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