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SP04 WTC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

231,587 mi
Last recorded231,587 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 WTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2015 231,587 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 231,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 225,692 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 225,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 220,328 miles

Damaged/dented o/s outer sill

Fail 4 Apr 2013 220,328 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Damaged/dented o/s outer sill

Pass 5 Jul 2011 208,297 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 201,045 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside outer sill damaged

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 201,045 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Offside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 186,889 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 186,889 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 175,596 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 176,594 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2007 162,559 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 162,559 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 111,023 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 111,023 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SP04 WTC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SP04 WTC, 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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SP04 WTC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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