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NV04 FMU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

147,602 mi
Last recorded147,602 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV04 FMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 147,602 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

underbody corrosion (sills, suspension and frames)

Pass 15 Feb 2025 144,788 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front WHEEL GRABBING

underbody corrosion (sills, suspension and frames)

Pass 6 Feb 2024 144,750 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion (sills, suspension and frames)

Pass 15 Nov 2022 144,645 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 11 Nov 2021 144,560 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2020 144,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 143,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 143,608 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 143,420 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 143,420 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 143,169 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 140,640 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 140,630 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 137,730 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 4 Mar 2015 136,374 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2014 125,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 125,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 112,829 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 101,022 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very close to limit

nearside suspension level sensor broken

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 80,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 70,148 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,439 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 46,652 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 44,812 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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NV04 FMU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 NV04 FMU, 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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NV04 FMU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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