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AF53 FJC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Orange Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

112,935 mi
Last recorded112,935 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 FJC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 112,935 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 112,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EML on

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,552 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 105,544 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 98,686 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

eml light on

nearside front tyre has cut

Fail 4 Mar 2015 98,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

eml light on

nearside front tyre has cut

Pass 19 Feb 2014 90,257 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2014 90,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,210 miles

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket welds broken (still supporting exhaust)

nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 82,207 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust mounting bracket welds broken (still supporting exhaust)

nearside rear tyre tread depth 3mm

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,526 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 62,274 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake disc

Pass 28 Jan 2010 52,757 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 52,661 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,063 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,694 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 33,541 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 33,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear wiper blade split

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 FJC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Orange with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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