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SS04 AFJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,711 mi
Last recorded137,711 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS04 AFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 137,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes covered in paint /underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front crossmember heavily undersealed/painted

Fail 15 Oct 2025 137,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes covered in paint /underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front crossmember heavily undersealed/painted

Pass 21 Oct 2024 131,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body painted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 123,536 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body painted and covered in grease

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,875 miles

under body painted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,794 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 112,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 103,752 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease stopping proper inspection

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks outer casing is extremely corroded but not leaking yet (5.3.2 (b))

service brake and handbrake show signs of adjustment needed

Fail 3 Sep 2020 103,752 miles

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

All brake pipes covered in grease stopping proper inspection

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks outer casing is extremely corroded but not leaking yet (5.3.2 (b))

service brake and handbrake show signs of adjustment needed

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,612 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 95,607 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure fouling disc (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 94,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 94,007 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 91,983 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,139 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,166 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 86,181 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,796 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2012 79,355 miles

long travel at handbrake lever

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 74,899 miles

both front and offside rear indicators showing white light.

nearside mirror case damaged.

offside mirror glass damaged.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 66,481 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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 54,008 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,008 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 46,759 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,513 miles

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

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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SS04 AFJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SS04 AFJ, 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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SS04 AFJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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