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FH04 FGN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,437 mi
Last recorded165,437 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 165,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 162,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 159,835 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 154,482 miles

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

Front tyre treads worn on inside edges

Pass 20 Apr 2018 145,812 miles

Central Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 137,484 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 129,122 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 121,568 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 121,568 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 113,281 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 101,273 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 101,273 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 93,378 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 82,088 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,178 miles

front brake discs getting worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 60,000 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,733 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 33,995 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 FGN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

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

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