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AG04 AFY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,753 mi
Last recorded130,753 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 AFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 130,753 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 130,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 118,958 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 111,250 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 103,845 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 97,795 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 93,119 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2020 93,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 7 Aug 2019 87,524 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake leaver seized on (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,794 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket welds coming loose-needs rewelding

Pass 15 Jul 2016 72,645 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 72,645 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour s X 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,937 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 67,937 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,192 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 61,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 54,262 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 47,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Plastic trim fitted to outer sills. Unable to fully inspect perscribed areas.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,659 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 35,063 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 30,417 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 26,470 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,400 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken

h/brake cables rough

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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AG04 AFY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AG04 AFY, 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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AG04 AFY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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