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VN54 VNB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

285,194 mi
Last recorded285,194 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 VNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 285,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 279,754 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 272,427 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 272,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Metal parts rusted to excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged metal parts rusted to excess (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked throughout zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 265,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules marked yellow (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules marked yellow. (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 265,726 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules marked yellow (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules marked yellow. (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 258,739 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

shock absorber shrouds loose. at rear.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 253,074 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/r coil spring has small portion broken from bottom coil but function ok

Fail 27 Jul 2012 245,080 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bottom coil of o/s/r spring broken spring correctly located and function unimpaired.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 245,080 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bottom coil of o/s/r spring broken spring correctly located and function unimpaired.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 237,155 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 230,311 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 230,181 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 17 Aug 2009 223,204 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 213,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 164,967 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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VN54 VNB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VN54 VNB, 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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VN54 VNB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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