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BW04 VBB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,714 mi
Last recorded217,714 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW04 VBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 217,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2023 217,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 18 Aug 2021 205,620 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 205,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 193,021 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 180,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 167,695 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 151,512 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 139,349 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 139,349 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 125,558 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 125,558 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 112,565 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 102,474 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 92,678 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 92,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,437 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 83,437 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 74,247 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 65,256 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 55,538 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,717 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BW04 VBB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BW04 VBB, 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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BW04 VBB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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