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FE04 GYG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,086 mi
Last recorded86,086 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 GYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 86,086 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 83,507 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 82,235 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 81,889 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL BRAKE FLEXS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 81,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 81,176 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 80,445 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 78,772 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 78,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 76,426 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,937 miles

REAR DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,717 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 69,717 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,889 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 58,819 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,263 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,261 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Jul 2011 49,787 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2010 45,964 miles

surface corrosion on fron and rear discs

Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,939 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 42,917 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 32,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 GYG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

FE04 GYG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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