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WB04 WBA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

173,812 mi
Last recorded173,812 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB04 WBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 173,812 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 168,951 miles

Offside Front Slight play in rack end

Pass 29 Dec 2023 165,107 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 160,950 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 153,274 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 145,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 133,645 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 126,148 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,530 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 111,448 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2016 111,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Front tyre cut no cords visible

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2015 106,673 miles

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

slight brake bind (n/s/rear).

Pass 8 May 2014 98,262 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

osr brake disc rusty

rear ex bracket corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2014 98,262 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr brake disc rusty

rear ex bracket corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 90,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 84,437 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 77,432 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 77,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 71,319 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 64,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 56,941 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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WB04 WBA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WB04 WBA, 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 WB04 WBA registered?

WB04 WBA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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