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VN04 AVR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

163,747 mi
Last recorded163,747 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 AVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 163,747 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 163,747 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 142,720 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 137,639 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 129,266 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 122,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 113,372 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 101,997 miles

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

both front indicator bulbs starting to fade

Pass 18 Mar 2013 90,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,475 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,633 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 58,235 miles

front brake pads on warning wire

rear flasher bulbs starting to fade

Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,667 miles

nearside front inner brake pad nearing wear indicator

Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,916 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)

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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VN04 AVR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VN04 AVR, 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 VN04 AVR registered?

VN04 AVR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2004.

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