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VX04 NLK

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,260 mi
Last recorded172,260 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 NLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 172,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside 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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 165,463 miles

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

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 2 Mar 2011 148,928 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 148,928 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 132,939 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 105,999 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre badly worn, rear tyres wearing, offside rear wearing uneven

Pass 7 Aug 2007 79,681 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 79,681 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NLK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VX04 NLK, 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 VX04 NLK registered?

VX04 NLK is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is VX04 NLK safe to buy?

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