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VO04 MUC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,774 mi
Last recorded136,774 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO04 MUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 136,774 miles

leak at exhaust

Pass 24 Jun 2022 124,197 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened not fitted with locating lug at the rear of shock absorber going into hub so sitting slightly off , advise to be retified as soon as possible . Macpherson strut is still fully secure (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight oil leak around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2022 124,152 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component very slight oil leak around steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 115,081 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage At Rack Banjo (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 108,932 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil leak round steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 106,541 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight Seepage At Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,697 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 103,514 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2016 101,784 miles

some leakage/seepage from p.a.s pipes/hoses at rack

Fail 30 May 2016 101,768 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

some leakage/seepage from p.a.s pipes/hoses at rack

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,295 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 87,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,167 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 75,747 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 69,241 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 64,955 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 60,190 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 60,032 miles

Centre registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 56,539 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,584 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,846 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 MUC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MUC, 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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VO04 MUC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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