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FX04 GBE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,704 mi
Last recorded131,704 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 GBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 131,704 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 131,393 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 121,562 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES POOR CONDTION CRACKED PERISHED

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 121,528 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES POOR CONDTION CRACKED PERISHED

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 115,238 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 107,352 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 107,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 100,800 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 100,798 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 93,587 miles

repairs to rear abs wiring

Fail 24 Jun 2013 93,587 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

repairs to rear abs wiring

Pass 12 Feb 2013 91,744 miles

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

rear axle bushs deteriated slightly not resulting in any movement

Fail 12 Feb 2013 91,744 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear axle bushs deteriated slightly not resulting in any movement

Pass 17 Feb 2012 83,790 miles

rear brakes lightly binding

Pass 8 Feb 2011 73,452 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 73,452 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,269 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 52,154 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 52,154 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,334 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,516 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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FX04 GBE 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 FX04 GBE, 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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FX04 GBE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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