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VO04 BUF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,597 mi
Last recorded140,597 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 BUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2024 140,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 116,961 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 105,990 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,697 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 85,450 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 75,957 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 63,028 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 59,216 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,399 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,502 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 36,725 miles

offside front yre starting to perish/split on the sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,263 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,237 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 13,023 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 2,821 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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VO04 BUF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VO04 BUF, 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 VO04 BUF registered?

VO04 BUF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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