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PF04 XAA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,635 mi
Last recorded229,635 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 XAA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 229,635 miles

Indicator switch faulty Hazard switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 229,633 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty Hazard switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 219,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 219,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and o/s/r (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 203,529 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 185,105 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 185,084 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 165,240 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 165,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

long travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Jun 2013 140,806 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 121,089 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 102,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,190 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,969 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 39,777 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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PF04 XAA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF04 XAA, 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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PF04 XAA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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