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ET04 VAX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,329 mi
Last recorded157,329 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 VAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 157,329 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 157,303 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 31 July 2004 limit plate 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 153,809 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 153,809 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor dropping down. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 143,171 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 135,555 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 127,655 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO SHOW WEAR ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 14 Nov 2013 119,139 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 119,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 107,554 miles

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

both front brake discs worn/lip edges

front brake balance only just passed

Pass 17 Nov 2011 97,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,234 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,082 miles

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

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

nearside headlight on lower limit

Pass 18 Jul 2008 56,305 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 42,495 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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ET04 VAX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ET04 VAX, 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 ET04 VAX registered?

ET04 VAX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 July 2004.

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