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SG04 WXP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

42,293 mi
Last recorded42,293 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 WXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 42,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 29,917 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear REAR AXLE COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Fail 12 Mar 2024 29,912 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST IS DETERIORATED CENTER SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear REAR AXLE COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 26 Jun 2023 29,236 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 27,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill soft

Offside Front outer sill soft

Fail 28 Jun 2022 27,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer sill soft

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

Offside Front outer sill soft

Pass 6 Jul 2021 23,706 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 23,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 22,468 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 22,468 miles

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both driveshafts (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Induction pipe loose

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 19,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 17,345 miles

Front lower sub-frame corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 17,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front washer jet inoperative

Front lower sub-frame corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 16,298 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 16,298 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 15,559 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust bracket brocken off

Pass 7 Apr 2014 12,837 miles

centre exhaust hanger broken

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 11,757 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 11,757 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 10,009 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 8,177 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 7,526 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 6,382 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 5,597 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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SG04 WXP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SG04 WXP, 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 SG04 WXP registered?

SG04 WXP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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