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FA04 HCG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

204,084 mi
Last recorded204,084 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 HCG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 204,084 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

offside mirror cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2013 203,570 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 171,609 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all indicators faded

offside mirror cracked

scratchs to bodywork

Pass 23 Feb 2012 171,609 miles

all indicators faded

offside mirror cracked

scratchs to bodywork

Pass 23 Feb 2011 138,843 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2011 138,843 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 111,996 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 106,021 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 106,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 81,690 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 65,040 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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FA04 HCG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FA04 HCG, 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 FA04 HCG registered?

FA04 HCG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2004.

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