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VU04 XYN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

192,776 mi
Last recorded192,776 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 XYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 192,776 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 180,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 167,334 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 152,658 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 152,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 147,224 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 147,224 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 140,906 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 140,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 126,691 miles

N/S washer jet blocked

O/S mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2014 126,691 miles

N/S washer jet blocked

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

O/S mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2013 117,417 miles

Wiper blade rubbers split

Pass 20 Jun 2012 101,884 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 101,884 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,498 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 87,497 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,683 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,890 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 31 Aug 2007 32,158 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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VU04 XYN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XYN, 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 XYN registered?

VU04 XYN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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