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BD04 FZV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

94,064 mi
Last recorded94,064 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 FZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 94,064 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 91,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 91,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,372 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 85,496 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 83,046 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 80,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 78,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 78,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,271 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 75,251 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 71,622 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,680 miles

All tyres cracked and perished

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 67,680 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

All tyres cracked and perished

Both front tyres worn on edges

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,350 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2014 60,082 miles

both front tyres perished

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 56,627 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 51,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 51,986 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,383 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,388 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 45,382 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 40,191 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 34,577 miles

N.S.F tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 34,577 miles

N.S.F tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,819 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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BD04 FZV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BD04 FZV, 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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BD04 FZV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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