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FH04 FWX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,813 mi
Last recorded161,813 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 161,813 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 155,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 nsf,osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 149,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 143,494 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 131,284 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 117,759 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 117,759 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2020 111,412 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 103,665 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,576 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 90,670 miles

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

offside front steering arm has slight play at inner fixings

Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,276 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 76,581 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 68,537 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 61,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 54,563 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 49,039 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 49,039 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 42,057 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 36,104 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 30,117 miles

Both front brake discs corossion inner edges,o/s n/s front wishbone rear bushes starting to split.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 23,080 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 23,079 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 FWX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FWX, 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 FWX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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