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FM04 DFV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,763 mi
Last recorded167,763 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 167,763 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 167,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 154,328 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 141,854 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Fail 9 Mar 2016 141,854 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH FRONT CENTER BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

CHILD SEAT FITTED

Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Pass 13 Mar 2015 132,095 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 132,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 118,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 118,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 107,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 97,905 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 94,270 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,968 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 66,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 66,932 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,235 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 57,235 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,680 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,023 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 DFV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FM04 DFV, 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 FM04 DFV registered?

FM04 DFV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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