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MA04 VWM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

141,723 mi
Last recorded141,723 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 VWM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 141,723 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2017 141,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 133,621 miles

Undertrays loose

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 133,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Undertrays loose

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 126,231 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 115,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

exhaust slight corroded at front

Pass 22 Apr 2013 105,339 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 96,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 82,114 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 82,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 13 May 2010 63,909 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,210 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 26,811 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,911 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 VWM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MA04 VWM, 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 MA04 VWM registered?

MA04 VWM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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