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WA04 LJE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

219,514 mi
Last recorded219,514 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 LJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 219,514 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 219,505 miles

Brake fluid contaminated to much water ingress (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 210,919 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 206,049 miles

o/s/r tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Fail 23 Mar 2017 205,995 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired incorrect brake pads have been fitted, causing the outer pad to foul the disc. (3.5.1n)

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

o/s/r tyre has damage to the outer side wall

Pass 23 Apr 2016 196,949 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer side wall

play inside n/s steering rack possible joint

Fail 15 Apr 2016 196,741 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn on outer side wall

play inside n/s steering rack possible joint

Pass 17 Apr 2015 187,441 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 174,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 166,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 152,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 138,131 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2011 138,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 121,212 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 112,753 miles

blip test not detected

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 LJE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJE, 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 WA04 LJE registered?

WA04 LJE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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