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FH04 BWW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

186,287 mi
Last recorded186,287 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 186,287 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward of inner flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 180,267 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s cill areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

engine under shield slightly damaged/insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2024 170,678 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 170,672 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 168,190 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 157,768 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2022 157,768 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jan 2021 138,544 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 138,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 121,291 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2018 100,107 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 100,107 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 95,682 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside sill damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

auxillary belt tensioner damper bracket broken

parking brake very stiff in operation

Fail 30 Nov 2017 95,682 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside sill damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

auxillary belt tensioner damper bracket broken

parking brake very stiff in operation

Pass 30 Nov 2016 89,304 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 78,603 miles

n/s/r wheel slight bind

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,540 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,466 miles

damage to o/s front sill lip

Pass 9 Aug 2012 49,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear service brake has borderline imbalance detected on roller brake tester

Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,814 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 39,801 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2009 19,487 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread

both front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2008 15,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 12,153 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 12,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 BWW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BWW, 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 BWW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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