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WD04 EFS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,480 mi
Last recorded179,480 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 EFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 179,480 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 179,473 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 161,985 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 161,985 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 133,530 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 133,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 122,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 110,266 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Jul 2017 110,264 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Jan 2016 96,098 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 96,098 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 87,949 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2014 87,947 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2013 73,418 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,770 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 43,124 miles

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

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

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 5 Jul 2010 42,804 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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 26 Jun 2009 33,425 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,712 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 22,382 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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WD04 EFS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EFS, 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 EFS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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