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BF04 FGA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,203 mi
Last recorded180,203 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 FGA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 180,203 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 180,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 149,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front offside tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 15 Feb 2014 149,131 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front offside tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Feb 2013 122,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 122,080 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 98,457 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 88,309 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 88,309 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,025 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 78,025 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 66,341 miles

all 3 other tyres worn "lumpy" around inner edge.

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,209 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 40,256 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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BF04 FGA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BF04 FGA, 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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BF04 FGA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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