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AD04 FZU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

206,538 mi
Last recorded206,538 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 FZU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 206,538 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 206,533 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel high

o/s/f brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Sep 2017 196,403 miles

hand brake travel high

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

o/s/f body damage

o/s/r shocker dust cover worn

Fail 7 Sep 2017 196,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

hand brake travel high

n/s/r tyre wearing thin

o/s/f body damage

o/s/r shocker dust cover worn

Pass 24 Aug 2016 185,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 177,259 miles

Hand brake travel high.

Slight imbalance of front brakes. 20%

Fail 7 Sep 2015 177,252 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Hand brake travel high.

Slight imbalance of front brakes. 20%

Pass 3 Sep 2014 169,792 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 161,433 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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 152,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 143,587 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 136,196 miles

Both front brake discs corroded & pitted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2010 136,196 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front brake discs corroded & pitted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 125,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 111,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 95,479 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 95,478 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 95,331 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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AD04 FZU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD04 FZU, 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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AD04 FZU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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