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AF53 FKW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,420 mi
Last recorded84,420 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,420 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 84,418 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,890 miles

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 11 Jan 2012 77,890 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jan 2011 70,681 miles

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2010 69,797 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 69,796 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/rear tyre worn on outer edge///n/s/rear tyre low///n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2009 59,991 miles

front brake discs rusty on edges of braking surface

near side rear tyre inside tread starting to distort and may cause road noise

Pass 16 Jan 2008 56,356 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 51,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FKW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FKW, 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 FKW registered?

AF53 FKW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is AF53 FKW safe to buy?

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