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SO04 PFY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

231,545 mi
Last recorded231,545 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 PFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 231,545 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 226,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 217,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 204,150 miles

Engine management light on dash

O/S & N/S rear brake disc backplates missing

O/S/F brake disc backplate rusting away

Pass 6 Sep 2012 190,273 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S & N/S rear brake plates missing

O/S/F brake back plate rusting away

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 173,847 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 159,992 miles

HACKNEY METER TIME OUT OF SPEC

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

o/s/f and o/s/r back plates holed n/s/r back plate missing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 148,613 miles

Air bag light stays on at dash

General scratches along bodywork

Name on N/S [worn away] difficult to read

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S & N/S front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 137,252 miles

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

O/S & N/S front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

O/S & N/S rear shock absorber dust covers burst off [insecure]

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

Fail 30 Aug 2010 137,212 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S & N/S front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

O/S & N/S rear shock absorber dust covers burst off [insecure]

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 120,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 120,191 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 99,010 miles

air bag warning light on dash not going off

Pass 2 Mar 2009 90,216 miles

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 90,101 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

N/S/R shock absorber dust cover missing

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Wrong taxi tariff sheet in vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2008 84,056 miles

Front & rear taxi plates & tariff sheet to fit when supplied

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 81,976 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,203 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 PFY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SO04 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

SO04 PFY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is SO04 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 PFY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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