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SD04 WNU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

261,993 mi
Last recorded261,993 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD04 WNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 261,993 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 261,993 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 250,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 238,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 230,516 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 230,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 219,856 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 208,976 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 208,976 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 200,750 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 18,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 170,991 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 170,489 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 158,962 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 158,696 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 148,370 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 148,322 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear hackney plate loose secure for hackney

Pass 8 Oct 2010 137,720 miles

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 8 Apr 2010 128,034 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 118,667 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 118,563 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 109,915 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 100,180 miles

Centre stop lamp [right side bulb not working]

Oil along sump guard on underside

Pass 4 Apr 2008 88,659 miles

Oil leak [along underside at plastic cover]

Play at steering rack on O/S

Pass 4 Oct 2007 75,989 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 75,985 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,823 miles

Slight play at steering rack on O/S

Pass 30 Mar 2006 43,157 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 32,933 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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SD04 WNU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SD04 WNU, 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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SD04 WNU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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