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FA04 VLC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,027 mi
Last recorded146,027 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 VLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 146,027 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 146,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 139,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 139,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 129,886 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 118,954 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 118,947 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 109,423 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,837 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 78,697 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 78,696 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 71,365 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 67,693 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,693 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 65,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,953 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2012 56,932 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 52,309 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,708 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,420 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,502 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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FA04 VLC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FA04 VLC, 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 FA04 VLC registered?

FA04 VLC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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