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FV04 ETY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,038 mi
Last recorded157,038 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 ETY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 157,038 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 147,422 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Dec 2017 147,100 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective Suspension arm light leveling adjuster damaged/broken. (1.7.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 127,352 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 127,349 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside & nearside (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor pipe (7.1.2)

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

backbox hanger corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 107,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 95,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 82,824 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 73,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 65,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,575 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,825 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 31,498 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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FV04 ETY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FV04 ETY, 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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FV04 ETY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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