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FH04 BVD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

243,098 mi
Last recorded243,098 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 243,098 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front suspension arm inner rear pin or bush worn . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Nearside and Offside front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear struts gas spring Lift supports worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sub frame and suspension arm and rear axel slight corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 238,716 miles

Front Nearside and Offside front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear rear struts gas spring Lift supports worn ..

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and suspension arms corroded ... (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 232,514 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 227,694 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in both front lower arms very deteriorated, offside worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Some play in both front top suspension mounts

Fail 30 Nov 2021 227,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases lots of holes in rear silencer box and 1 tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes in both front lower arms very deteriorated, offside worse (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Some play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 18 Nov 2020 220,375 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 202,860 miles

both rear tyres close to limit ...........

Pass 16 May 2018 189,497 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs in poor condition (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 177,245 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 161,101 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 145,158 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 131,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 120,053 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 102,282 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 93,758 miles

offside & nearside front brake discs very rusty.

Pass 24 May 2010 80,021 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 66,973 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 53,785 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,835 miles

Both Front Tyres worn on outside edges

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

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 BVD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BVD, 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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FH04 BVD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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