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VN04 SDZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,873 mi
Last recorded140,873 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 140,873 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 140,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 132,933 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 132,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 122,774 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 122,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded overaxle too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too rear near rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 113,130 miles

Offside Rear some bind to brake.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in general in clips. Advise further checks and removal from clips to check. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 104,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre edge wear.

Fail 27 Jun 2016 104,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre edge wear.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 95,884 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o.s. wiper split

small cracks in both rear tyres

under tray insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,347 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,720 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

poss o.s.f. disc distorted ??

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,614 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,299 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 57,648 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,803 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 49,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 41,423 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,819 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 27,985 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 SDZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDZ, 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 SDZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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