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OW04 FUF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

136,231 mi
Last recorded136,231 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW04 FUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 136,231 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 136,231 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 128,555 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 120,338 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear spring cup mounting bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2023 109,698 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 109,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 100,150 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating,monitor (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured lamp slight damage present (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating,monitor. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges,monitor

Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,129 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 80,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to tread blocks centre of tread showing 2.3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to tread blocks at centre of tread,3mm depth approx and worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread showing very early signs of tread going out of shape ,monitor. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,758 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 69,660 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective PIPE VERY BADLY SPLIT (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 64,246 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 57,496 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 51,921 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 51,814 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 46,439 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 42,734 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,109 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,026 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 31,600 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,064 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 27,064 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 22,573 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,846 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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OW04 FUF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OW04 FUF, 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 OW04 FUF registered?

OW04 FUF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is OW04 FUF safe to buy?

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