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VU54 VPM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

161,440 mi
Last recorded161,440 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 VPM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 161,440 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 143,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 137,124 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper slight Damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2019 131,673 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 122,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 118,049 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 106,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,167 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 94,167 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 84,327 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,515 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,272 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,563 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,743 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 42,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,724 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 12 Sep 2007 24,621 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VU54 VPM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VU54 VPM, 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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VU54 VPM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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