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AF53 FHL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,765 mi
Last recorded56,765 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 FHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded throughout

Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,935 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 46,125 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 41,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,653 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 33,122 miles

advise exaust bracket corrodded and not atachted to center exausr but still secure and suported

advise frt disks pitted

Fail 8 Dec 2012 33,120 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise exaust bracket corrodded and not atachted to center exausr but still secure and suported

advise frt disks pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2011 22,883 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends not effecting vision

engine management light on

Pass 27 Dec 2010 22,208 miles

advise e/m light

Pass 28 Nov 2009 21,582 miles

inner cv boot clip missing both drive shafts

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 20,949 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,784 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 17,203 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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AF53 FHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AF53 FHL, 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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AF53 FHL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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