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VO04 BVC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

223,708 mi
Last recorded223,708 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 223,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 192,651 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 192,651 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

play in o/s/f steering rack rod inner joint

Pass 7 Sep 2010 166,487 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 166,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 136,037 miles

windscreen cracked

Fail 12 Mar 2010 136,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2009 112,286 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,021 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 78,021 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,033 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,602 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 31,840 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 BVC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VO04 BVC, 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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What year was VO04 BVC registered?

VO04 BVC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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