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AF53 FJK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,260 mi
Last recorded99,260 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,260 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 13 Jan 2021 99,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 6 Jan 2020 96,522 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 96,522 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 87,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 81,861 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 76,810 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

front tyres are wearing on edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 72,009 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 68,232 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 63,611 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,496 miles

rear pads low

rear tyres just legal

Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,867 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,728 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 48,728 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 42,307 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 42,307 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,289 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 32,390 miles

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

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

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 FJK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FJK, 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 FJK registered?

AF53 FJK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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