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FH04 DZE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,384 mi
Last recorded135,384 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 135,384 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

CHILD SEATS FITTED, UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS CONDITION.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 135,384 miles

ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

CHILD SEATS FITTED, UNABLE TO CHECK SEAT BELTS CONDITION.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 130,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 126,409 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 126,313 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 121,326 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 121,326 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 111,168 miles

advise both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2012 111,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

advise both front tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2011 103,851 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 93,550 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s mirror glass cracked.

Pass 24 May 2007 45,797 miles

o/s mirror cracked.

o/s/r tyre edges at 2mm.

v.i.n number is two digits out from that held at d.v.l.a.

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 DZE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DZE, 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 DZE registered?

FH04 DZE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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