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2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,739 mi
Last recorded151,739 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 VPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 151,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 151,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 144,052 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 144,052 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 135,881 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 126,394 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 9 Dec 2015 114,753 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 114,751 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)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 105,441 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 97,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2013 97,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2012 89,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger front tyre just above legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong both rear tyres just above limit

brake discs worn

wet test

Fail 20 Dec 2012 89,136 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise strong both rear tyres just above limit

brake discs worn

wet test

Pass 22 Dec 2011 80,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,521 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,233 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 39,262 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 29,035 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 28,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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AO54 VPN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO54 VPN, 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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AO54 VPN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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