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FH04 FKB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,088 mi
Last recorded143,088 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 FKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 May 2024 143,088 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH front brake discs worn/corroded/scored (INSIDE FACE) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short brake pipe - going to drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

brake pad warning light lit

front subframe bushes becoming worn/perished

general corrosion on underside of vehicle - suspension/brake/steering component's

nearside rear (main) brake pipe corroded

offside front outer cv boot deteriorated/small split

offside front steering rack - inner joint very worn (recommend replacement)

offside mirror glass and casing slightly damaged

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 3 Feb 2023 138,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 138,214 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 134,238 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 134,230 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 130,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 130,264 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside [ outers] (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 126,897 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 126,855 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 120,948 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Sill damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2019 120,883 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Nearside Sill damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jan 2018 114,933 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 110,446 miles

objects removed from screen prior to test

Pass 23 Jan 2016 105,184 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 101,071 miles

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

engie cover fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,866 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 88,321 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,422 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,754 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,017 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 52,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,830 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 44,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 36,717 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 FKB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FKB, 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 FKB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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