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FE04 FNZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

308,878 mi
Last recorded308,878 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 FNZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2025 308,878 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 308,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2023 303,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear {fuel tank] x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 301,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 294,444 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 290,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor areas slight corroded around plastic bung

Pass 1 Apr 2019 278,879 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear floor areas slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 262,479 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 245,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 238,949 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre bracket broken

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 229,338 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 213,412 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 Jan 2013 198,108 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 187,849 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 180,230 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 173,147 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 160,735 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 160,735 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 145,594 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 126,406 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 126,406 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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FE04 FNZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FE04 FNZ, 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 FE04 FNZ registered?

FE04 FNZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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