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AF53 FHO

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,961 mi
Last recorded97,961 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 97,961 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 94,824 miles

Front inlet breather split

Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,864 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

breather pipe slip (hissing)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 92,864 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

breather pipe slip (hissing)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,105 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 90,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 87,740 miles

EML is on

O/S/R TYRE IS CRACKING WITHIN TREAD

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 84,400 miles

Engine managment light on

exhaust heat shield cove slightly insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,216 miles

eml light on dash

exhaust heat shield cover insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2012 77,974 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 77,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,811 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,272 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,034 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,601 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 46,302 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 38,022 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 FHO is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FHO, 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 AF53 FHO registered?

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

Is AF53 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 FHO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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