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FM04 PZW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

191,253 mi
Last recorded191,253 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 PZW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 191,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 191,205 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 181,270 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2024 181,270 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 181,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (may clean up) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 179,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 173,810 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 170,331 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 168,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 163,294 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 156,099 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 147,997 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 137,934 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,339 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 5 Aug 2014 119,493 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 111,032 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 98,293 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 84,448 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,631 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 59,945 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,771 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 48,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,311 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 PZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

FM04 PZW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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