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ST04 VKC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,416 mi
Last recorded126,416 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 VKC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 126,416 miles

COVERS FITTED.

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 109,527 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and undercovers.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 92,125 miles

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

front reg plate slightly deteriorated.

Pass 22 May 2015 87,279 miles

light drag on nearside and offside rear brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2014 82,534 miles

Child Seats Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belts

Front Indicators Almost White

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking

Slight Bind Offside Rear Brake

Fail 18 Apr 2014 82,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child Seats Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belts

Front Indicators Almost White

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking

Slight Bind Offside Rear Brake

Pass 29 Mar 2013 78,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 76,717 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 74,464 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 71,292 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 65,684 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 65,675 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 59,312 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 46,481 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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ST04 VKC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ST04 VKC, 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 ST04 VKC registered?

ST04 VKC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2004.

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