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FJ04 VEY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

201,997 mi
Last recorded201,997 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 VEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 201,997 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 187,531 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 173,226 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 173,226 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 159,997 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 141,935 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 129,043 miles

Under-body panels fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2021 128,950 miles

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

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2020 116,265 miles

Offside Front slight play at hub [wheel bearing]

play at o/s front possibly rack end

Fail 12 Feb 2020 116,091 miles

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

Offside Front slight play at hub [wheel bearing]

play at o/s front possibly rack end

Pass 12 Feb 2019 104,059 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,466 miles

Nearside/Offside rear tyre wall showing signs of cracks

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside/Offside front wishbone arm (rear) bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 88,625 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm (front) bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,381 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 78,381 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 72,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,762 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 67,122 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,224 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,153 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,886 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,443 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,465 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 33,685 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 26,231 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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FJ04 VEY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ04 VEY, 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 FJ04 VEY registered?

FJ04 VEY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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