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VN04 LPZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

193,687 mi
Last recorded193,687 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 LPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 193,687 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 193,507 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 188,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 180,938 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 180,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2021 174,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 174,054 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 168,194 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Minor damage to windscreen

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

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

Rear Suspension beam corroding

Pass 15 May 2019 157,297 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 147,933 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 147,933 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2017 139,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 132,939 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 132,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 May 2015 119,584 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2015 119,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 108,484 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 99,414 miles

rear tyres just legal 2.0mm

Pass 1 May 2012 84,680 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 73,754 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 64,590 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 54,242 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 43,014 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 43,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 38,604 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 LPZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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