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AF53 FHN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,350 mi
Last recorded135,350 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 FHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 135,350 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 135,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 129,098 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button damaged (1.1.6 (d))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 122,151 miles

Nearside Front indecator damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

eml light on dash

Fail 29 Mar 2018 122,151 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front indecator damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

eml light on dash

Pass 31 Mar 2017 114,877 miles

Rear coil springs rusted

Rear pads getting low

eml light on dash

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Apr 2016 108,703 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear springs rusted

engine management light on dash

Fail 5 Apr 2016 108,703 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear springs rusted

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,665 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 100,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 93,276 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,171 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 77,117 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 67,860 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 61,180 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 52,097 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 44,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,814 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 34,814 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 FHN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AF53 FHN, 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 FHN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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