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BA04 PBU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,041 mi
Last recorded216,041 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 216,041 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 205,821 miles

crack in nearside of windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Fail 4 Jul 2018 205,821 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

crack in nearside of windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Jul 2017 192,356 miles

crack on windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Jul 2016 170,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 152,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2014 143,491 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 128,688 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 110,889 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 110,882 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 92,704 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 92,704 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,223 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,051 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,051 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 51,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 36,988 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

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 PBU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BA04 PBU, 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 PBU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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