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MA04 VWC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

178,983 mi
Last recorded178,983 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 VWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 178,983 miles

Discs scorred

Handbrake pulls up high

Oil level low

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Service Light on

Fail 21 Jan 2020 178,981 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and rear exhaust rotted (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

service light on / rear exhaust shield loose / handbrake pull up high / oil level low / disc scored.

Pass 23 Jan 2019 174,740 miles

Both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (axle beam) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 174,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorber bump stops worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (axle beam) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 169,876 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jan 2018 169,800 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake pads low

Parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 6 Jan 2017 160,038 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 160,038 miles

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

rear brake application uneven possible sticking component on O/S/R brake hub (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 148,389 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 148,389 miles

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working came on but may need new lamp. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 133,541 miles

Knocking from front suspension, I suspect front anti roll bar mountings.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 133,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Knocking from front suspension, I suspect front anti roll bar mountings.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

very deep cut in to O/S tyre wall. benefit oif dounbt given to customer.

Pass 4 Jan 2014 119,003 miles

front suspension soft

front wishbone rear bushes perishing

main/rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 3 Jan 2014 118,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front suspension soft

front wishbone rear bushes perishing

main/rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 23 Jan 2013 103,840 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f vertical link

Pass 23 Jan 2013 103,840 miles

slight play in o/s/f vertical link

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,808 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 70,428 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 56,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,855 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2009 51,187 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 42,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 31,696 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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MA04 VWC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MA04 VWC, 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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MA04 VWC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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