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DF04 FBU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

159,107 mi
Last recorded159,107 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 159,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 143,046 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 124,648 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 107,271 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,875 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,406 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 62,968 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 61,601 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 58,418 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 55,131 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 52,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2012 49,659 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,601 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 46,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2010 42,713 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 42,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,799 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 33,823 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,969 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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DF04 FBU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DF04 FBU, 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 DF04 FBU registered?

DF04 FBU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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The MOT history for DF04 FBU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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