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VN04 SDX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,947 mi
Last recorded140,947 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 140,947 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2026 140,947 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2025 136,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded adjacent to axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 130,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded .pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 130,975 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread backing peeling dirt ingress (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded .pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear unable to test wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 6 Oct 2023 124,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Weld Behind Catalyst Beginning To Become Porous (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi - Drum Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi - Drum Pipe Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,823 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 116,815 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 110,004 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources BAD EARTH (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 102,694 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 93,349 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 93,343 miles

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

Rear noise from rear wheels when rotated---further investigation required

Pass 18 Apr 2018 86,834 miles

Oil leak slight leak o/s diff seal

Pass 6 Apr 2017 79,255 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,470 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 66,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,653 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 55,406 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 46,768 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,182 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,340 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 27,101 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 19,649 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 SDX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN04 SDX registered?

VN04 SDX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2004.

Is VN04 SDX safe to buy?

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