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VO04 XUX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,078 mi
Last recorded160,078 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2020 160,078 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe just before the middle section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value 0.9 for smoke test and will need to be retested under the same conditions with plate value still displaying 0.9 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust fumes entering cabin rear exhaust section has 2 tailpipes and 1 is broken allowing fumes to go up under the rear bumper, 1 has been extended/repaired roughly (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will only engage if you depress the release button at the same time you are inserting the buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected fluid dripping onto wheel (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Central Front Lower under tray fitted some test items not fully seen

Central Rear Upper stop lamp has 5 bulbs not working

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm. 205 55 16 94V XL Pirelli winter (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 3mm and worn on both edges/shoulders. steel wheel (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sill damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm 205 55 16 94V XL Pirelli winter (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Offside Front coolant bottle empty and warning light flashing on instrument cluster

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 91 V Michelin dot code 2415 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill damaged

Rear steel wheel fitted nearside and alloy wheel fitted offside

Pass 11 May 2018 151,953 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 151,912 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 145,695 miles

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

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2016 136,686 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 136,678 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 125,411 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 112,597 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 99,735 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 87,437 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,434 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 58,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,911 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 XUX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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