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MK04 VPD

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

277,453 mi
Last recorded277,453 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK04 VPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 277,453 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 277,432 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SLIGHT BIND N/S/R BRAKE

Fail 7 Jan 2014 277,386 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 277,354 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

PLAY DRIVER INNER STEERING RACK ROD

Pass 2 Jul 2013 258,656 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP N/W

DAMAGE FRONT SILLS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 246,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 246,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 229,665 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 229,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 215,285 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 200,376 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 189,838 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 189,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 174,909 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 174,890 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2010 168,831 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 160,241 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 152,032 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 152,032 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 112,745 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 112,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 68,196 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,611 miles

both front inner disc †faces slight corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing low

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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MK04 VPD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 MK04 VPD, 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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MK04 VPD is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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