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FE04 AUV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

237,030 mi
Last recorded237,030 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 AUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 237,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill coroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror damaged but is secure

Offside Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine oil leaks not excessive

Fail 2 Jul 2019 237,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill coroding

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing mirror damaged but is secure

Offside Outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine oil leaks not excessive

Pass 6 Jul 2018 221,824 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 221,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 209,001 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 209,001 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 198,699 miles

both front tyres low!

no high level brake light bulb

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 16 Jun 2016 198,699 miles

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

both front tyres low!

no high level brake light bulb

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2015 186,924 miles

e m l on

n s r tyre worn low on edge

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2015 186,918 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs coorded

e m l on

front brake pads worn low

hand brake travel high

n s r tyre worn low on edge

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 177,300 miles

EML on

corrosion to coil springs

oil stain on engine

Fail 29 Mar 2014 177,300 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

oil stain on engine

corrosion to coil springs

e cm light on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 164,246 miles

all wheel trims scuffed

engine management light came on once

high level brake lamp not working

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and nearing legal limit

nearside rear shock absorber cover missing

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

signs of boost leak from turbo

slight play in nearside steering rack

weep from both power steering hoses at pump and rack

Pass 1 Mar 2012 156,355 miles

all coil springs corroded.

bad oil leaks.

n/s/f wishbone bushes worn.

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover broken.

various brake pipes corroded.

various suspension bushes perished and cracking.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 156,355 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all coil springs corroded.

bad oil leaks.

n/s/f wishbone bushes worn.

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover broken.

various brake pipes corroded.

various suspension bushes perished and cracking.

Pass 28 Feb 2011 148,500 miles

damage to frt bumper , heavy oil leaks , corrosion to frt brakes , damage to wheel trims , kerb damage to o/s/r tyre side wall wearing low , n/s/r shock absorber dust cover broken

e.m.l light on

park brake travel high

Pass 9 Mar 2010 139,040 miles

curb damage to wheel trims

damage to front and rear bumper

damage to n/s door mirror

grease around n/s c.v boot

n/s/r shocker guard insecure

o/s door outer handle sticking

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and cracking

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

very bad oil leaks

Fail 9 Mar 2010 139,040 miles

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

curb damage to wheel trims

damage to front and rear bumper

damage to n/s door mirror

e.m.l on dash

grease around n/s c.v boot

n/s/r shocker guard insecure

o/s door outer handle sticking

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and cracking

slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing

very bad oil leaks

Pass 17 Mar 2009 128,750 miles

borderline wear to n/s/f wishbone bushes

n/s/f tyre damaged on side wall , pin hole in n/s outter c.v boot

travel in park brake , n/s/f bumper damaged , n/s/f head lamp mounting bolt broken , oil leaks , sligth play in steering rack , wear to rear axel bushes , front brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Mar 2008 118,448 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 118,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

park brake travel high , stone chips in screen , wheel trims damaged , various oil leaks , dents/scratches to front & rear bumper , both rear tyres badly cracked/nail in o/s/r

Fail 12 Mar 2007 107,050 miles

Near side rear shock absorber dust cover broken †Slight engine oil leaks †Fuel filter rear clip missing

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 107,050 miles

Near side rear shock absorber dust cover broken †Slight engine oil leaks †Fuel filter rear clip missing

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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FE04 AUV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 FE04 AUV, 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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FE04 AUV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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