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WA04 KBJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,004 mi
Last recorded139,004 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 KBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 139,004 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

rear axel surface corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2025 138,824 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both side inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 138,369 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front boh side inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

driver side window slightly blocked

Pass 24 Apr 2023 137,908 miles

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

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

Rear rear axle slight corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2023 137,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear rear axle slight corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 137,735 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front + Rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 137,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside/ lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake drum corroded / Nearside + Offside

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 137,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 135,572 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 132,517 miles

Coolant leak suspect radiator core ()

Oil leak suspect sump plug ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both wipers split at very ends

Pass 24 May 2017 130,124 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml lamp on

Fail 19 May 2017 130,123 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml lamp on

Pass 2 Jul 2016 123,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Fail 2 Jul 2016 123,943 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Jul 2015 118,679 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,927 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both wipers splitting

e/m/l light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 110,902 miles

vaccum pipe not connected in engine bay

Pass 16 May 2012 104,699 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 97,317 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,446 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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WA04 KBJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA04 KBJ, 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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WA04 KBJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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