MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,365 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all brake discs corroded
drivers door mirror damaged
drivers seatbelt stalk worn
exhaust corroded
inner steering joints worn
left ball joint boot split
left track rod end boot split
main brake pipes corroded
power steering pipes corroded
upper/lower covers fitted
upper/lower covers fitted
drivers seatbelt stalk worn
exhaust corroded
main brake pipes corroded at rear
play in inner steering joints
right mirror cover damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
drivers seatbelt stalk worn
exhaust corroded
right mirror cover damaged
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
drivers seatbelt worn
exhaust corroded
front brake pads worn
slight steering rack play
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
drivers seatbelt worn
exhaust corroded
front brake pads worn
slight steering rack play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
drivers seatbelt stalk worn
exhaust corroded
slight steering rack play
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers seatbelt stalk worn
exhaust heatshield insecure
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers seatbelt stalk worn
exhaust heatshield insecure
drivers seatbelt stalk worn
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
right front tyre tread worn on edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
left handbrake effort
front brake disc pads worn
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake disc pads worn
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 FKM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 FKM, 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 FKM registered?
AF53 FKM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2004.
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