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AU04 LFA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

256,531 mi
Last recorded256,531 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 LFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 256,531 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning ligh on

Fail 30 May 2013 256,529 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

warning ligh on

Pass 17 May 2012 246,236 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 May 2012 245,458 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

clean around master cylinder

Pass 14 May 2011 203,372 miles

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 159,605 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 124,669 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 92,615 miles

Front brakes inbalanced.Borderline MOT pass

Slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 22 May 2007 72,718 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 50,485 miles

Both Rear Tyres Wearing On Edges.

Indicator Bulbs Fading.

Small Cut In N/S/F Tyre.

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 LFA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AU04 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

AU04 LFA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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