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FJ04 VXS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,986 mi
Last recorded93,986 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 VXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 93,986 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 93,986 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 87,504 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,475 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 78,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre balding inner edge

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine management light on

slight play in engine stabilser bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,182 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 53,310 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 53,310 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,574 miles

engine light on

Fail 18 Jun 2012 37,570 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,638 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine light on

Fail 13 Jun 2011 34,634 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine light on

tracking

Pass 7 Jun 2010 31,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 28,059 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 28,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Apr 2008 24,436 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer slight cuts

Pass 10 May 2007 20,533 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 VXS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FJ04 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

FJ04 VXS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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