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VF04 RXH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

121,359 mi
Last recorded121,359 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF04 RXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 121,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2025 108,522 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 100,778 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 92,118 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 84,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,232 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 82,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 81,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade starting to split at ends of blade (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth 3.0mm on outer treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,555 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 75,868 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 73,819 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 73,819 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 69,860 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,749 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 63,910 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 53,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,498 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,196 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,869 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 25,260 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

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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VF04 RXH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VF04 RXH, 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 VF04 RXH registered?

VF04 RXH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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