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EP04 VCY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,540 mi
Last recorded119,540 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 VCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 119,540 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 116,728 miles

Nearside bodywork damage

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 116,728 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside bodywork damage

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 111,402 miles

screen scratched

Fail 11 Apr 2018 111,402 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

screen scratched

Pass 10 Apr 2017 105,332 miles

Front screen scratched

Fail 6 Apr 2017 105,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front screen scratched

Pass 11 Apr 2016 97,912 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,544 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight cracking on rear tyres

Fail 12 Feb 2014 79,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are perished

damage to front grill

windscreen has mark on the screen

Pass 12 Feb 2014 79,987 miles

both rear tyres are perished

damage to front grill

windscreen has mark on the screen

Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,912 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 61,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,778 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,991 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 42,958 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,644 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,970 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 20,888 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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EP04 VCY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EP04 VCY, 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 EP04 VCY registered?

EP04 VCY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is EP04 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP04 VCY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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