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AK04 BVH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

192,925 mi
Last recorded192,925 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 BVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 192,925 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 184,151 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 162,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 May 2013 162,648 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 121,849 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 109,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2011 109,667 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN /CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,175 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 76,800 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 76,800 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,683 miles

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

topped up engine oil below minimum to complete test !!

Fail 1 Jul 2008 63,683 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

topped up engine oil below minimum to complete test !!

Pass 7 Jun 2007 43,440 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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AK04 BVH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 AK04 BVH, 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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AK04 BVH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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