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SO04 AOS

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,399 mi
Last recorded115,399 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 AOS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 6 Jun 2016 115,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 19 Mar 2015 94,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,536 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 83,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 72,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,975 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 61,409 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,409 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,709 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 51,709 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,692 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 47,692 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2009 42,056 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,476 miles

N/s/r Door locked closed from inside and out.

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,982 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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SO04 AOS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SO04 AOS, 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 SO04 AOS registered?

SO04 AOS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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