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NC04 VHN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,693 mi
Last recorded171,693 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC04 VHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 171,693 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 153,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished n/s/r slight out of shape

Fail 9 Jul 2015 153,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished n/s/r slight out of shape

coolant level below min

heat shield centre rattling on exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2014 151,261 miles

Slight fluctuation from the front Brake Discs.

Fail 17 Jul 2014 151,261 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Slight fluctuation from the front Brake Discs.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 151,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 151,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 126,733 miles

Engine management light stays on (will fail next year if not fixed)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front sidelight bulb slightly dim (needs replacing)

Part of centre stoplamp not working

Fail 11 Jun 2012 126,733 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine management light stays on (will fail next year if not fixed)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front sidelight bulb slightly dim (needs replacing)

Part of centre stoplamp not working

Pass 3 Jun 2011 115,221 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 105,770 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 91,498 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 91,498 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2008 80,407 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 72,562 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,640 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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NC04 VHN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NC04 VHN, 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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NC04 VHN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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