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FV04 EUB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,898 mi
Last recorded162,898 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 EUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 162,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 156,579 miles

slight bind rear brakes

Fail 25 Jun 2018 156,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 3 Jul 2017 151,055 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 134,375 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 134,375 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 127,759 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 117,178 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 117,178 miles

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

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 10 Aug 2013 105,740 miles

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

both rear tyres lightly cracked on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2013 105,740 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres lightly cracked on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 97,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 70,028 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,578 miles

All wipers split.

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

Offside Front 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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sticker on windscreen encroaching on `swept area`

Fail 29 Jun 2009 56,578 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

All wipers split.

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

Offside Front 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 slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Sticker on windscreen encroaching on `swept area`

Pass 23 Jun 2008 44,792 miles

all brake discs deteriorating on inner surface edges.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 31,472 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,390 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 EUB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EUB, 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 FV04 EUB registered?

FV04 EUB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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