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A18 FGE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,659 mi
Last recorded63,659 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 FGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 63,659 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 63,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Oct 2023 62,497 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 60,369 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 58,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 58,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,808 miles

Slight corrosion to inner outer pad face to both front discs

Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,080 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 52,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,508 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 45,336 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 40,403 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 40,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,112 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,998 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 27,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 27,304 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 21,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 17,199 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 17,199 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 10,714 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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A18 FGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A18 FGE, 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 A18 FGE registered?

A18 FGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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