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VA04 WCN

2004 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,381 mi
Last recorded97,381 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 WCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 97,381 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 97,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 95,048 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Joint securing clamp corroded through and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2025 95,048 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment 7 clicks before it starts to record any effort (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspect the motor in the head lamp unit (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Return spring missing from the parking brake lever on the caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Retaining spring pocking through the caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Joint securing clamp corroded through and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 92,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake could do with adjustment

Fail 26 Jul 2024 92,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

hand brake could do with adjustment

Pass 7 Aug 2023 88,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 88,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 77,364 miles

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill on either sides at jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both wiper blades smearing

Pass 3 Aug 2019 73,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge MD=0216 TD=2mm minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,045 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 72,045 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2018 72,042 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer cills damaged

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 68,829 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 68,674 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,211 miles

rear tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2015 53,835 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 41,162 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 36,477 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,653 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 24,652 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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VA04 WCN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VA04 WCN, 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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VA04 WCN is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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