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FV04 UVZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,031 mi
Last recorded167,031 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 UVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 167,031 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 15 Jan 2020 167,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 164,604 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 161,907 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 161,904 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 159,393 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

fuel flap not opening

Fail 17 Jan 2017 159,393 miles

Central Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

fuel flap not opening

Fail 20 Apr 2016 159,384 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front DOOR DAMAGED + BODY DAMAGE + MIRROR MISSING

Pass 24 Mar 2015 143,641 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 143,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 125,927 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 109,822 miles

Front tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 27 Jun 2012 99,530 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 99,258 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,357 miles

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

both rear disc in por condition

both rear shocker casings adrift

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s wiper split at end

Fail 19 Jul 2011 88,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear disc in por condition

both rear shocker casings adrift

front number plate slightly cracked

n/s wiper split at end

Pass 22 Jul 2010 79,810 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

front and rear brake discs worn

n/s wiper blade ends split

Pass 17 Sep 2009 71,363 miles

slight damage on front number plate

Pass 12 Sep 2008 59,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,654 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 42,654 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 UVZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FV04 UVZ, 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 UVZ registered?

FV04 UVZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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