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VN04 HNT

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,382 mi
Last recorded118,382 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 118,382 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tow bar socket insecure

Pass 12 May 2011 106,729 miles

both suspension arm bushes deteriorated

front brake slightly imbalanced

n/s rear light lense cracked

rear brake discs worn

slight play in o/s anti roll bar bush

Fail 12 May 2011 106,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both suspension arm bushes deteriorated

front brake slightly imbalanced

n/s rear light lense cracked

rear brake discs worn

slight play in o/s anti roll bar bush

Pass 26 Apr 2010 93,671 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 77,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rearmost rubber bushings on lower suspension arms worn...crack in n/s/rear lens...slight rumble noise heard on road test..possible bearings or transmission wear..

Fail 5 May 2009 77,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rearmost rubber bushings on lower suspension arms worn...crack in n/s/rear lens...slight rumble noise heard on road test..possible bearings or transmission wear..

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,179 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 47,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 47,969 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,338 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 HNT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HNT, 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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VN04 HNT is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 May 2004.

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