MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
child seats fitted to rear preventing full inspection of belts
corrosion offside rear wheel arch to sill area
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pad warning light on
child seats fitted to rear preventing full inspection of belts
corrosion offside rear wheel arch to sill area
parking break has minimal reserve travel
brake pad warning light illuminated
child seats in rear
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
brake pad warning light illuminated
child seats in rear
hazard warning lamp relay intermittantly faulty
nearside rear tyre nearing limits
steel wheel fitted at nearside rear
wear in front anti roll bar to body bushes
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
hazard warning lamp relay intermittantly faulty
nearside rear tyre nearing limits
steel wheel fitted at nearside rear
wear in front anti roll bar to body bushes
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear tyre very close to legal limit and low on pressure
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU04 XXZ 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 66.7%.
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 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 VU04 XXZ, 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 VU04 XXZ registered?
VU04 XXZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.
Is VU04 XXZ safe to buy?
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