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AU04 FWA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,353 mi
Last recorded152,353 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 FWA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 152,353 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 144,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 144,536 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 142,051 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 139,962 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 139,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 129,577 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 119,272 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Mar 2013 119,271 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.both front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 109,608 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,120 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 84,169 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,042 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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AU04 FWA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AU04 FWA, 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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What year was AU04 FWA registered?

AU04 FWA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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