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VE04 MKA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

175,338 mi
Last recorded175,338 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 MKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 175,338 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floor to sill areas damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2024 175,338 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear rusty at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe/hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt missing centre rear (7.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear shock lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front floor to sill areas damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2024 175,173 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front sill lips damaged/flattened

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 171,460 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 168,296 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 162,670 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 160,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 149,777 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 146,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear shock absorber covers insecure

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 139,125 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 139,035 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 132,456 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 126,421 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 119,522 miles

N/s + o/s rear shock absorber protective covers insecure.

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 119,522 miles

N/s + o/s rear shock absorber protective covers insecure.

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 115,688 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 102,506 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 102,506 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,240 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 74,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,634 miles

all front brake pads wearing thin.

all rear brake pads wearing thin. warning indicators just touching on passengers side.

Pass 30 May 2007 42,354 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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VE04 MKA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VE04 MKA, 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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VE04 MKA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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