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VE04 MFX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

263,965 mi
Last recorded263,965 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 MFX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 263,965 miles

rear pads worn

wipers smeary

Fail 22 Aug 2011 240,829 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

centre rear seatbelt frayed

nsf seatbelt slow to recoil

nsf tyre worn

nsr bumper damaged

osf & osr tyres worn

rear brake balance

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 22 Aug 2011 240,829 miles

centre rear seatbelt frayed

nsf seatbelt slow to recoil

nsf tyre worn

nsr bumper damaged

osf & osr tyres worn

rear brake balance

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 9 Aug 2010 179,993 miles

rear brake slight inbalance

wishbone bushes worn

Fail 9 Aug 2010 179,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake slight inbalance

wishbone bushes worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 135,614 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 97,918 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 61,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 51,228 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 51,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VE04 MFX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VE04 MFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE04 MFX registered?

VE04 MFX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2004.

Is VE04 MFX safe to buy?

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