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VX04 AVF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

283,167 mi
Last recorded283,167 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 AVF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 283,167 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 283,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn smooth

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 271,114 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 271,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 257,623 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 257,623 miles

Nearside Front Electronic stability system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

alternator noisey.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 240,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Electronic stability system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 240,543 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Electronic stability system component repaired but not inappropriately (3.4.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2013 226,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

hazard light switch clicking.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 226,725 miles

hazard light switch clicking.

Pass 24 Feb 2012 210,444 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 190,141 miles

air-con leak.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 190,131 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

air-con leak.

noise from engine at idle (auxillary belt tensioner faulty).

Pass 22 Feb 2010 168,553 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes soft

n/s no plate light dim

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2009 140,193 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 140,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 117,673 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear no plate loose

Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,793 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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VX04 AVF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 VX04 AVF, 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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VX04 AVF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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