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BA04 EFN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,594 mi
Last recorded126,594 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 EFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top slight play

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 126,594 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front strut top slight play

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,683 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 122,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 117,775 miles

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 20 Mar 2019 117,702 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror cracked

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

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Mar 2018 112,947 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 112,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,439 miles

both rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Mar 2016 102,692 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,374 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2014 95,087 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 95,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 94,076 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2012 72,693 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 57,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,838 miles

Front tyres worn, 2-3mm, limit 1.6mm.

Offside rear tyre worn/cracking, 2mm limit 1.6mm.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,254 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 33,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2008 23,532 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 17,364 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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BA04 EFN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BA04 EFN, 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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BA04 EFN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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