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BP04 FDE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,467 mi
Last recorded212,467 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 FDE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 212,467 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 194,513 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 194,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front inner tie rod slight play

oil leak

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 187,654 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 187,654 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing ??? (5.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

EML on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear axle corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 180,734 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 170,310 miles

Front Inner os\ns tyre edgers worn

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 158,623 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 158,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 145,319 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 145,313 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s rear seat belt trapped in top mounting

Pass 8 Jan 2013 134,993 miles

N/S/R Tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 123,225 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 107,773 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 107,773 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 97,445 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 87,124 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,220 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 76,220 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BP04 FDE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BP04 FDE, 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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BP04 FDE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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