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DF04 JFA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,222 mi
Last recorded163,222 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 JFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 163,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 156,203 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 149,269 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 142,184 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Slight exhaust leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 142,184 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

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

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 27 May 2015 131,257 miles

n/s wiper split

rear tyres worn

Pass 30 May 2014 122,182 miles

Exhaust generally corroded

Rear brake discs lipped

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear tyres wearing slightly on edges

Pass 31 May 2013 111,235 miles

Rear brake discs are corroded. Rear axle bushes showing signs of deteriation.

Pass 29 May 2012 100,126 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 87,677 miles

Drivers side front tyre is worn low and cracking. Rear tyres are wearing uneven.

Pass 27 May 2010 73,688 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO 2 mm

Pass 27 May 2009 61,694 miles

ADVISE :CRACK AND SLIGHT BLOW IN CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION .

Pass 3 Jun 2008 49,335 miles

Rear tyres are wearing on outer edge and cracking. Centre exhaust section is blowing.

Fail 3 Jun 2008 49,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear tyres are wearing on outer edge and cracking. Centre exhaust section is blowing.

Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,006 miles

Offside front tyre is worn low on edges.

Fail 27 Jul 2007 39,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DF04 JFA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF04 JFA, 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 DF04 JFA registered?

DF04 JFA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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