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SB04 WGW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,643 mi
Last recorded217,643 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB04 WGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 217,643 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 208,077 miles

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

both sills slight corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2011 208,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

both sills slight corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2010 196,070 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 196,070 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 187,031 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 173,378 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 173,378 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 161,279 miles

Advise both front anti roll bar links bottom bushes worn

Advise both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Advise rear brakes req attention

Pass 20 Sep 2006 146,445 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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SB04 WGW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SB04 WGW, 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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SB04 WGW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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