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OV04 FWR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,232 mi
Last recorded130,232 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 FWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 130,232 miles

Front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Front discs poor and brake pads getting low.

Front suspension worn/soft?

N/S door mirror glass cracked, recommend replacement.

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

O/S rear door drop glass covered in tape.

Fail 10 Jun 2019 130,232 miles

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

Front and rear number plates in poor condition.

Front discs poor and brake pads getting low.

Front suspension worn/soft?

N/S door mirror glass cracked, recommend replacement.

O/S rear door drop glass covered in tape.

Fail 16 May 2019 130,188 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs in poor condition (corroded) and pads getting low.

Front number plate damaged and rear number plate starting to delaminate.

N/S door mirror glass cracked. Recommend replacement.

O/S front tyre worn and fitted with steel wheel.

O/S rear door drop glass covered with tape?

Pass 27 Apr 2018 126,121 miles

Both Front Tyre's worn to 3mm

Central Exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 126,121 miles

Both Front Tyre's worn to 3mm

Central Exhaust bracket broken, but exhaust still supported

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 114,549 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 23 Apr 2016 105,413 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front tyres starting to wear low

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low and perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,769 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 95,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,994 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 80,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 66,975 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,157 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,200 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 43,200 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,383 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 17,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2007 12,899 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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OV04 FWR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OV04 FWR, 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 OV04 FWR registered?

OV04 FWR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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