MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,210 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger's seat insecure all seat backs insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f indicator lense missing
o/s/f mirror cover broken
o/s/f mirror glass cracked
surface rust on both rear brake pipes
Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/f indicator lense missing
o/s/f mirror cover broken
o/s/f mirror glass cracked
surface rust on both rear brake pipes
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f mirror outer cover broken
rear brake pipes surface corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r wheel bearing noisey when rotated
airbag light on
rear axle surface rust
surface rust on o/s/f lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f seat belt slow to retract
n/s/r hub bearing noisy
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f seat belt slow to retract
n/s/r hub bearing noisy
both front tyres low on tread 2mm
front brake pads low
steel brake pipe to n/s/r flexi surface rust
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres low on tread 2mm
front brake pads low
radiator leaking
steel brake pipe to n/s/r flexi surface rust
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV04 DWC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 BV04 DWC, 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 BV04 DWC registered?
BV04 DWC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 June 2004.
Is BV04 DWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV04 DWC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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