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WD04 EFB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

292,184 mi
Last recorded292,184 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 EFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 292,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 282,720 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 282,716 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 267,285 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front seat belt slow at retracting

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front seat belt slow at retracting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 267,385 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

electric steering light on

engine management light on

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front seat belt slow at retracting

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front seat belt slow at retracting

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2015 247,571 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 247,570 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 227,097 miles

engine light on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 207,617 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 207,542 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 187,693 miles

Engine Management Light remains on

Fail 5 Oct 2012 187,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine Management Light remains on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 165,768 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 165,750 miles

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

OSF Tyre uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 144,388 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 139,848 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 116,941 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 116,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 83,565 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 83,565 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 46,812 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 46,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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WD04 EFB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WD04 EFB, 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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WD04 EFB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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