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FH04 FWY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,132 mi
Last recorded122,132 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 FWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 122,132 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 122,131 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 117,608 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 117,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,272 miles

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

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

n/s parking brake outer cable broken

Fail 29 Mar 2017 109,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s parking brake outer cable broken

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,192 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 101,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 92,170 miles

exhaust has slight blow after cat.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 92,170 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust has slight blow after cat.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 80,173 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 76,682 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 69,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 69,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 65,570 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 54,054 miles

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

Oil leak

Wipers splitting

Pass 28 May 2010 44,557 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2010 44,470 miles

Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2009 33,966 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 33,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 23,419 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,230 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 FWY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FWY, 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 FWY registered?

FH04 FWY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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