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SN04 VJU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

244,561 mi
Last recorded244,561 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 244,561 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 244,561 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached X2 bolts missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2020 226,259 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 207,373 miles

exhaust hanger broken system still supported

n/s sill damaged

slight seepage from n/s cv gaiter

Pass 16 May 2018 186,154 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 May 2018 186,154 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 168,893 miles

front arm bushes perished

misting of oil from front shock absorbers

slight bind from n/s/r wheel

Pass 10 May 2016 153,943 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 May 2016 153,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2015 136,185 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 136,185 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 120,246 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 104,207 miles

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

Nearside rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured.

Pass 19 May 2012 95,841 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 86,173 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers worn

Pass 10 May 2010 76,272 miles

3 wiper blades worn

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 65,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 55,309 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2007 40,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SN04 VJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SN04 VJU, 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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SN04 VJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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