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CW04 PVA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

228,004 mi
Last recorded228,004 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 PVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 228,004 miles

both sides sills weak

play in both sides front suspension strut mounts

Fail 5 Sep 2017 228,001 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both sides sills weak

play in both sides front suspension strut mounts

Pass 4 Mar 2017 220,069 miles

nearside front cv boot deterioted

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

play in front suspension arm bushes

play in nearside front track rod end

Fail 4 Mar 2017 220,063 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides front (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front cv boot deterioted

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit

oil leak

play in front suspension arm bushes

play in nearside front track rod end

Pass 13 Oct 2016 210,054 miles

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Fail 12 Oct 2016 210,050 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (1.1.C.1a)

rear shock absorbers have reduced damping effect

Pass 13 Apr 2016 195,010 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low

Fail 12 Apr 2016 195,001 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn low

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 12 Oct 2015 181,009 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 181,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 166,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front pads worn low

Fail 7 Apr 2015 166,041 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front pads worn low

Pass 14 Oct 2014 150,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front anti roll bar link bushes deterioted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 135,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2013 103,314 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged/in poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2013 103,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre sidewalls damaged/in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2012 86,606 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 86,583 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 83,419 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 69,361 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 69,293 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 62,134 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,095 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,643 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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CW04 PVA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 CW04 PVA, 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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CW04 PVA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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