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VA04 VRT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,748 mi
Last recorded160,748 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 VRT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 160,748 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 146,321 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 133,682 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 125,039 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 116,122 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 109,385 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 93,289 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 92,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2010 83,619 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 75,362 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,873 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 48,947 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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VA04 VRT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VRT, 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 VRT registered?

VA04 VRT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is VA04 VRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 VRT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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