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AF54 KZV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

148,995 mi
Last recorded148,995 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 KZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 148,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in N/S inner track rod. Please monitor

Fail 11 Oct 2018 148,991 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in N/S inner track rod. Please monitor

Pass 20 Sep 2017 141,589 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake is binding

Pass 17 Sep 2016 133,838 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 133,823 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 126,784 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside number lamp dim

n/s/ rack joint has minor play

Fail 21 Sep 2015 126,558 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine Management lamp on

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside number lamp dim

n/s/ rack joint has minor play

Fail 6 Oct 2014 121,700 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 121,700 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 114,961 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Oct 2013 114,956 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 26 Sep 2012 108,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 108,176 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 101,937 miles

Slight free play movement to inner steering rack joint on nearside front of vehicle.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 93,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear bump stops slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,345 miles

Front tyres on 3mm legal limit 1.6mm.

Slight play in n/s/f inner steering arm.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,136 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 77,136 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 69,671 miles

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

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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AF54 KZV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF54 KZV, 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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AF54 KZV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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