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AD04 VLW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,434 mi
Last recorded143,434 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 VLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 143,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 134,478 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 125,924 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud damaged

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud missing

Fail 20 Feb 2016 125,408 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud damaged

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud missing

Pass 22 Jan 2015 115,871 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 115,729 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 101,318 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 87,434 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 87,434 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,265 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,797 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,052 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 27,052 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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AD04 VLW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AD04 VLW, 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 AD04 VLW registered?

AD04 VLW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is AD04 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 VLW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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