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VN04 FOM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,062 mi
Last recorded120,062 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 FOM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 120,062 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 120,062 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 108,124 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front n/s steering fixings slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2015 108,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front n/s steering fixings slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2014 96,063 miles

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

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Pass 10 Oct 2014 96,063 miles

slight play in nearside inner rack end

Pass 31 Oct 2013 83,559 miles

front no plate slightly damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2013 83,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front no plate slightly damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,547 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 56,325 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,993 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,215 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,588 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,107 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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VN04 FOM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VN04 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

VN04 FOM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2004.

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