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AD04 VZG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,827 mi
Last recorded114,827 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 VZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,827 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 114,536 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 107,207 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 106,287 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 106,287 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,231 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 103,546 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

add engine oil before test

movement in both front strut top mounts

Pass 11 Jun 2018 101,824 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 101,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both. (4.7.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under body. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 99,649 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 94,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,461 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jul 2014 86,466 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

engine fault light on

Pass 10 Jul 2014 86,466 miles

engine fault light on

Fail 11 Jul 2013 78,054 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 78,054 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,818 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 58,970 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 58,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 47,546 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 38,627 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,558 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,219 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 VZG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG registered?

AD04 VZG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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