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FH04 RVK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,534 mi
Last recorded118,534 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 RVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 118,534 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 118,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Stuck behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,139 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 109,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,617 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 100,491 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 97,076 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 94,527 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 94,489 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 May 2014 88,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2014 88,084 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2013 79,592 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2012 74,269 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 May 2012 74,269 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2011 66,587 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 58,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2009 51,739 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,620 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 30,571 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 RVK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RVK, 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 RVK registered?

FH04 RVK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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