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FH04 FFY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,048 mi
Last recorded173,048 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 FFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 173,048 miles

handbrake travel ./

o/s/f sidelamp slightly dim ./

slight blow on joint between frontpipe and middle section ./

slight play in n/s/f a/r/b/d/r/ link ./

slight stiifness in os door handle ./

Pass 22 Apr 2015 168,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 168,687 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 164,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 153,542 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 142,378 miles

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

front discs scored

Fail 17 Jun 2011 125,405 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front discs and pads worn

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 17 Jun 2011 125,405 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

front discs and pads worn

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 18 Jun 2010 111,963 miles

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

n/s/f brake low efficiency

Fail 18 Jun 2010 111,959 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

fuel tank straps rusty

n/s/f brake low efficiency

Fail 10 Jun 2009 96,012 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f sill damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2009 96,012 miles

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

o/s/f sill damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2008 84,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 84,113 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 63,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine undertray is insecure

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 63,888 miles

engine undertray is insecure

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 FFY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FFY, 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 FFY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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