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AF53 FKR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,061 mi
Last recorded118,061 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 FKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 118,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chip in screen (lower centre)

spare wheel fitted nearside front

Fail 21 Feb 2019 118,048 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,cut & bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

chip in screen (lower centre)

spare wheel fitted nearside front

wipers starting to smear

Pass 12 Feb 2018 113,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & bald outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 107,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 107,817 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 100,274 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 100,274 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,407 miles

Both front brake discs pitted on the inner edge.

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

Fuel filter in poor condition.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,357 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,673 miles

Both front inner brake discs slightly pitted.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 80,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front inner brake discs slightly pitted.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,126 miles

Exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 23 Feb 2010 58,495 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 58,495 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,483 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,483 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 45,711 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2007 36,618 miles

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

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

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