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SP04 FMC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,096 mi
Last recorded180,096 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 FMC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 180,096 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 180,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 180,082 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 180,076 miles

coolant on min

eml light on

heatsheilds insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2016 180,074 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

coolant on min

eml light on

heatsheilds insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner

slight buckle in n/s/f wheel

Pass 18 Jun 2013 178,707 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes greased

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jun 2012 173,701 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 9 Jun 2012 173,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine management light on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 168,335 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 161,600 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 161,600 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 May 2009 139,396 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

center exhaust mount no too good

front plate de-laminated slightly

Pass 13 May 2009 139,396 miles

center exhaust mount no too good

front plate de-laminated slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2008 112,862 miles

nearside front tyre tread at 1.6mm, inner edge worn to 0mm.(195/65/15v.).

nearside sill damaged.

offside front tyre tread at 3mm,inner edge at 0mm.

Pass 5 Jun 2007 84,902 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 84,902 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 FMC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 SP04 FMC, 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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SP04 FMC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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