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FH04 AEV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,794 mi
Last recorded128,794 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 AEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 128,794 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 118,159 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 117,794 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 117,780 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 117,418 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 117,409 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 111,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,159 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 105,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,486 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 75,709 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 61,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 61,129 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 47,934 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,433 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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FH04 AEV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FH04 AEV, 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 FH04 AEV registered?

FH04 AEV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is FH04 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 AEV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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