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PF04 XAV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,481 mi
Last recorded123,481 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 XAV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 123,481 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 123,481 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 115,244 miles

temp repair to rear wiper/heat shield loose

Fail 26 Nov 2020 115,244 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

temp repair to rear wiper/heat shield loose

Pass 18 Jun 2019 102,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

service light on

stone chip zone b under 40mm

Fail 18 Jun 2019 102,348 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

service light on

stone chip zone b under 40mm

Pass 9 Jun 2018 90,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 82,755 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 82,755 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 80,212 miles

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

engine covers

Fail 12 Jan 2017 80,211 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers

Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

covers under bonnet

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2016 73,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner cv joint insecure

covers under bonnet

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 69,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust bracket broken infront of middle box

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 13 Jan 2015 69,513 miles

exhaust bracket broken infront of middle box

nearside front tyre on 2mm

offside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Jan 2014 61,078 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 60,315 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,220 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 52,300 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 46,032 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 42,124 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 42,124 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,137 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 27,509 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 XAV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PF04 XAV, 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 XAV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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