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VA04 VRJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

210,571 mi
Last recorded210,571 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 VRJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 210,571 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 210,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 205,453 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 199,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 191,920 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 191,920 miles

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 183,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 177,514 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 177,514 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 167,746 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 140,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 112,674 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 80,201 miles

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

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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VA04 VRJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA04 VRJ, 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 VA04 VRJ registered?

VA04 VRJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is VA04 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 VRJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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