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AK04 BWF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,484 mi
Last recorded143,484 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 143,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 143,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 108,758 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 99,852 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 96,879 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,958 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 85,727 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,594 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,891 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 69,287 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 69,287 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,614 miles

Mil lamp on.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s n/s rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,183 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2012 58,183 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,728 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,221 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,339 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 28,363 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 28,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 20,374 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 BWF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BWF, 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 BWF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 August 2004.

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