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FM04 CKU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,464 mi
Last recorded145,464 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 CKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2026 145,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2025 137,711 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 137,459 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 127,580 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 116,504 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 114,848 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 112,652 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 111,290 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan front and rear sub frame and various suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,358 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various points of floor pan and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nail in near side rear tire

Pass 27 Jul 2018 105,136 miles

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

Front both front suspension arm rear bushes soft

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damadged/

Offside Front tyre inner tread section starting to seperate

both hand brake cabels in poor condtion

hand brake operation stiff

Fail 27 Jul 2018 105,134 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both front suspension arm rear bushes soft

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall damadged/

Offside Front tyre inner tread section starting to seperate

both hand brake cabels in poor condtion

hand brake operation stiff

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,916 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres slightly shredded on front

both sides rear shocker bump stops deteriated and incomplete

front reg plate cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2016 97,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt damp (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,645 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shocker protectors lose

Pass 25 Jul 2014 88,890 miles

off side rear shocker protector lose

Pass 23 Jul 2013 84,497 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side front tyre close to bars in centre

off side rear shocker protector in poor condtion

Pass 26 Jul 2012 78,643 miles

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

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

near side rear shocker protector lose

Fail 26 Jul 2012 78,641 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

near side rear shocker protector lose

Pass 14 Jul 2011 70,080 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

near side rear shocker cover lose on shocker

off side rear disc pitted on outer face

Pass 23 Jul 2010 64,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,174 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,848 miles

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

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

Offside 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 30 Jul 2007 41,823 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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FM04 CKU 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 82.6%.

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 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 FM04 CKU, 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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FM04 CKU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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