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AR04 AKP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,805 mi
Last recorded155,805 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 AKP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2024 155,805 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 152,347 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 152,343 miles

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

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 149,772 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 149,768 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 147,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 147,490 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 139,534 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

middle exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 6 Jan 2020 139,534 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

middle exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 10 Jan 2019 120,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 120,336 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,432 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 101,432 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 86,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 81,300 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 72,777 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 72,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2014 70,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 60,979 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,519 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,449 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,301 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 32,190 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 25,926 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 18,268 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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AR04 AKP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AR04 AKP, 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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AR04 AKP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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