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BW04 VAY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,085 mi
Last recorded174,085 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 VAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 174,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 169,783 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 162,149 miles

small chip to middle of screen

Pass 23 Sep 2017 150,220 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 143,458 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 138,127 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive silll (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 133,448 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 127,867 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 118,894 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 114,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 100,604 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 100,604 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 86,892 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,567 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 62,237 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 62,237 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 49,309 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 49,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BW04 VAY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 BW04 VAY, 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 BW04 VAY registered?

BW04 VAY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is BW04 VAY safe to buy?

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