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BA04 PBF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

231,321 mi
Last recorded231,321 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 PBF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 231,321 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 231,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 222,306 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 210,175 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 196,466 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 181,297 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 181,297 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 168,252 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 160,481 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 150,041 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 144,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 135,739 miles

Both front was jets spray pattern poor.

General oil leaks around engine/turbo pipes.

Rear undertray damaged.

Rear was jet leaking into tail gate.

Rear wiper poor.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 118,388 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 118,388 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 105,437 miles

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

Nearside headlight partially broken but not insecure

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded and may soon fail

Small stonechip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2008 105,437 miles

Nearside headlight partially broken but not insecure

Offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded and may soon fail

Small stonechip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2007 88,500 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 88,500 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front and rear brake discs lipped and coroded around edges.

Nearside rear brake pads worn down to 3mm.

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar bush.

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 PBF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PBF, 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 PBF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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