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OE04 VXT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

205,758 mi
Last recorded205,758 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 VXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 205,758 miles

BOTH SILLS VERY RUSTY

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TRAVEL ON HARD BRAKE

Fail 17 Jul 2026 205,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

BOTH SILLS VERY RUSTY

Offside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

TRAVEL ON HARD BRAKE

Pass 23 Jul 2025 195,109 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTS VERY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SILL S RUSTY

Fail 21 Jul 2025 195,109 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONTS VERY WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

SILL S RUSTY

Pass 24 Jul 2024 188,372 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

LONG TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 188,372 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

LONG TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 180,336 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 180,336 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 172,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front SILL VERY RUSTED

Pass 27 Jul 2021 160,177 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2021 160,177 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2020 146,516 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 146,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 144,250 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 140,370 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 140,370 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective PIPE SPLIT (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 136,661 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 136,661 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 132,436 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 132,436 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 126,986 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 121,671 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 113,387 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,663 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 99,019 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,097 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,022 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,342 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,201 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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OE04 VXT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 OE04 VXT, 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 OE04 VXT registered?

OE04 VXT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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