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HS04 WSJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,389 mi
Last recorded16,389 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 WSJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 16,389 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

under floor covers and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components

Fail 18 Sep 2026 16,387 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Offside & Nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

under floor covers and engine undertrays are present preventing inspection of components

Pass 11 Aug 2025 16,340 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 16,340 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 16,244 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 16,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 16,124 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 16,120 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 15,798 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 15,369 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 14,684 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 13,758 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 12,795 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 11,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 11,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 10,074 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 9,173 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 8,464 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 7,821 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 7,203 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 6,421 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 5,643 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 4,983 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 4,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 4,482 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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HS04 WSJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 HS04 WSJ, 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 HS04 WSJ registered?

HS04 WSJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 August 2004.

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