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VU04 FFW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

150,997 mi
Last recorded150,997 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 FFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 150,997 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 149,664 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 148,110 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 145,554 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 144,696 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 138,895 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Aug 2017 130,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension modified satisfactory at time of mot test

Fail 9 Aug 2017 130,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension modified satisfactory at time of mot test

Pass 11 Aug 2016 120,551 miles

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

front and rear suspension modified appears satisfactory at time of mot test

Fail 11 Aug 2016 120,551 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension modified appears satisfactory at time of mot test

Fail 13 Aug 2015 110,547 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension has been modified but was satisfactory at time of mot test

Pass 13 Aug 2015 110,547 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear suspension has been modified but was satisfactory at time of mot test

Pass 8 Aug 2014 100,319 miles

suspension has been modified but was satisfactory at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,726 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 88,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 65,656 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 57,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2008 47,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 37,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 37,684 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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VU04 FFW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VU04 FFW, 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 VU04 FFW registered?

VU04 FFW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is VU04 FFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 FFW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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