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BL04 AYF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,907 mi
Last recorded131,907 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 AYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 131,907 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 131,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 123,353 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 116,141 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 116,141 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,279 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2016 85,624 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 82,463 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 78,309 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 72,869 miles

note, centre exhaust bracket broken but securing exhaust

Fail 15 May 2013 72,869 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

note, centre exhaust bracket broken but securing exhaust

Pass 16 May 2012 65,952 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 65,952 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 58,502 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 58,502 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 50,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 42,958 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 35,378 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 27,147 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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BL04 AYF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL04 AYF, 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 BL04 AYF registered?

BL04 AYF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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