MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
N/s + o/s rear shock absorber protective covers insecure.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
all front brake pads wearing thin.
all rear brake pads wearing thin. warning indicators just touching on passengers side.
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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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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