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B3 PHV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

330,838 mi
Last recorded330,838 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2026 330,838 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

footbrake pedal spongy

Pass 6 Jun 2025 321,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill damaged

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

footbrake pedal spongy

Pass 25 Apr 2024 311,609 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake effort low n/s BORDERLINE

Pass 27 Apr 2023 301,101 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 27 Apr 2022 288,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicator and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

wear o/s/f top shocker mounting

Fail 25 Apr 2022 288,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear indicator and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

wear o/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 29 Apr 2021 279,538 miles

corrosion n/s/f outer sill

n/s/r handbrake effort

wear o/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 30 Apr 2020 273,411 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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B3 PHV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B3 PHV, 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 B3 PHV registered?

B3 PHV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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