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AF53 FJJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,623 mi
Last recorded158,623 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 FJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2014 158,623 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 156,532 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 153,769 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 153,765 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

centre exhaust bracket rusted away but exhaust not insecure

stone chips to screen

Pass 4 Dec 2010 143,256 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 127,754 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 96,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 53,972 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,118 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 FJJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FJJ, 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 FJJ registered?

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

Is AF53 FJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 FJJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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