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PK04 TEJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

253,977 mi
Last recorded253,977 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 TEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 253,977 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 253,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 225,199 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 225,111 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging off mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flattened by vice grips (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged flattened by vice grips (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 199,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 162,413 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 80,235 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,329 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,529 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 38,330 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 38,330 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 32,235 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 25,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 25,986 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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PK04 TEJ 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 68.8%.

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 PK04 TEJ, 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 PK04 TEJ registered?

PK04 TEJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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