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AF53 FKV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,852 mi
Last recorded106,852 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 106,852 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bushes on both front suspension (2.4.G.2)

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

uneven wear at o/s/front tyre == appears to be running under inflated

Pass 26 Jan 2015 90,406 miles

Front brake disk inner surfaces badly pitted.

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

Offside rear tyre close to limit and perishing.

Rear brakes binding. Unable to assess rear wheel bearings.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 90,134 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disk inner surfaces badly pitted.

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

Offside rear tyre close to limit and perishing.

Rear brakes binding. Unable to assess rear wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Jan 2014 73,634 miles

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

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

center exhaust bracket deteriorating

some perishing at o/s/rear tyre -- still serviceable

Fail 7 Jan 2014 72,734 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both rear brake pipes rusting.

Front disk inner surfaces badly pitted

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2013 53,365 miles

Drivers seat belt buckle deteriorated but still functional.

Front brake disc inner surfaces pitted.

Front number plate damaged.

Offside front brake has slight judder.

Fail 3 Jan 2013 53,362 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc inner surfaces very badly pitted

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc surfaces very badly pitted.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,479 miles

Both rear brake disks badly pitted

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear door doesn't open from inside

Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,340 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 41,839 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 41,835 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,488 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,747 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 FKV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FKV, 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 FKV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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