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SP04 FLH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,583 mi
Last recorded115,583 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 FLH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 115,583 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 10,404 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 98,633 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 98,633 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,624 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 85,125 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 81,574 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2013 81,574 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak

center exhaust clamp is broken

the emission warning light is on

Fail 30 Nov 2011 76,515 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

center exhaust clamp is broken

the emission warning light is on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,694 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 70,694 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 63,446 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 63,446 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,209 miles

driver side door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2007 49,110 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 49,110 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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 FLH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FLH, 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 FLH registered?

SP04 FLH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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