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AD04 VZA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,465 mi
Last recorded97,465 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 VZA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 97,465 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 93,582 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 88,601 miles

Front both front brakes are sticking on slightly

Front both tyres are wearing on the inside

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,107 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 81,956 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 75,242 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 56,506 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner faces rusty

parking brake lever stiff

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,523 miles

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

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

parking brake lever stiff

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,973 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,139 miles

all indicators pale in colour

spare tyre tread low

Fail 26 Apr 2011

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

all indicators pale in colour

Pass 29 Mar 2010 39,229 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 39,213 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 32,540 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 32,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,011 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 27,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 22,736 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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AD04 VZA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD04 VZA, 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 VZA registered?

AD04 VZA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is AD04 VZA safe to buy?

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