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FB04 FFK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

151,428 mi
Last recorded151,428 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 FFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 151,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2024 145,494 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 138,800 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 138,796 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front engine uncover insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2022 130,698 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 121,370 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 121,318 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 121,318 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 118,009 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,595 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 106,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 102,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

Fail 15 Jul 2016 102,911 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in

Pass 30 Jun 2015 94,570 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 94,568 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,351 miles

Front brake disc's slightly lipped/worn

Rear brake disc's lipped/worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Smear front wiper blades

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,541 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,867 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 60,344 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 51,795 miles

front number plate cracked.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,039 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 33,019 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 21,126 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2007 21,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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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FB04 FFK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FB04 FFK, 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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FB04 FFK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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