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DV04 WXX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,828 mi
Last recorded145,828 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 WXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2019 145,828 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

M.I.L warning lamp is on

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 140,711 miles

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Park brake just met the requirements

Fail 25 Apr 2018 140,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light is on

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Park brake just met the requirements

Pass 24 Apr 2017 135,962 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 135,938 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 133,320 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 133,320 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 127,454 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine-management light on

Fail 14 Apr 2015 127,454 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine-management light on

Pass 7 Apr 2014 116,064 miles

Engine lamp on dash

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 103,067 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 97,278 miles

Both front indicator lamps,poor yellow light. Nearside number plate lamp,poor light.

Pass 15 May 2010 84,077 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 75,015 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 61,379 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 48,219 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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DV04 WXX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DV04 WXX, 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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DV04 WXX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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