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GV04 WCE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,740 mi
Last recorded161,740 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 WCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 161,740 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2012 161,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 160,440 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/s washer not working.

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 148,865 miles

both offside front & rear tyres worn on edges require replacement

slight judder to rear brakes

Fail 6 Jan 2010 148,864 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both offside front & rear tyres worn on edges require replacement

Pass 7 Nov 2008 259,698 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 259,696 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Jun 2007 192,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 6 Jun 2007 192,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in nearside steering

Pass 2 Jun 2006 144,697 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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GV04 WCE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GV04 WCE, 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 GV04 WCE registered?

GV04 WCE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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