CarVerify

Free Car Check

GV04 WCR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,602 mi
Last recorded131,602 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 WCR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 131,602 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 131,599 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floors and sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 131,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded/swollen

Fail 12 Jul 2021 131,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded/swollen

Pass 26 Jun 2020 128,638 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 124,569 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside ,rusty ,as pipes run along suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 116,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,869 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 111,869 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,915 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 91,683 miles

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 28 Mar 2014 85,833 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 78,713 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,569 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 71,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 63,586 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 56,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 49,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 43,124 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,956 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GV04 WCR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV04 WCR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV04 WCR?

You can check the full history of GV04 WCR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GV04 WCR registered?

GV04 WCR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is GV04 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV04 WCR shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV04 WCR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GV04 WCR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.