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VA04 VRW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,917 mi
Last recorded170,917 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 VRW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 170,917 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2015 170,832 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 148,584 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 131,100 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 117,708 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2011 99,289 miles

Drivers side front seat belt very slightly frayed on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,144 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 63,034 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 43,446 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,732 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 VRW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VRW, 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 VRW registered?

VA04 VRW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is VA04 VRW safe to buy?

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