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CA04 WZX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

190,649 mi
Last recorded190,649 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA04 WZX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 190,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 May 2022 181,235 miles

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 30 May 2022 181,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2021 172,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack gaiters seeping fluid, possible internal rack fault (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 172,800 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Mounting detached, central clamp tube deteriorated/fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer tail pipes corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule On axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both rack gaiters seeping fluid, possible internal rack fault (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded at tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 167,751 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 167,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 167,733 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking via split rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust centre support bracket loose (on likelyhood of exhaust dropping)

n/s rear brake backplate shows retaining pin loose and a 'squeak' noise when wheel spun

Pass 26 Jun 2019 157,734 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 144,151 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Offside mirror held in with tape

Rear tail pipe corroded

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 144,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside mirror held in with tape

Rear tail pipe corroded

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,072 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 123,628 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,225 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 98,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,968 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

d/s/ no plate bulb dim

oil level on min level

Fail 22 Jul 2013 97,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

d/s/ no plate bulb dim

oil level on min level

Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,874 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 94,077 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 94,077 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 91,518 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,587 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 85,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 85,053 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 80,464 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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CA04 WZX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CA04 WZX, 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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CA04 WZX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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