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WD04 FVJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,137 mi
Last recorded140,137 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 140,137 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL BRAKE PIPES RUSTY WORST IS O/S/R ON AXLE CHANGE OR CLEAN RE PRESSURE CHECK CLEAN GREASE ALL OTHER BRAKE PIPES PRESSURE CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BACK LOWER RADIUS ARM RUBBER BUSH MARKED WITH CRYON DEBONDED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

SILLS FLOOR CHASSI BRAKE PIPES BRAKE HOSES ARE ALL DRY RUSTY REQ CLEAN WAX OIL GREASE ALL SPRINGS SAME WAX OIL PREVENTIVE MAINTANACE DOES WORK

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing ALL 4 SHOCKERS WORN BIT SOFT IN OPERATION (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,445 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 15 Jun 2018 118,711 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 118,710 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak pipe from intercooler to inlet manifold missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 110,152 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 103,468 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,490 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 82,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 72,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 72,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,988 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 51,988 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 40,341 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front and rear discs and pads worn and rusty

offside rear tyre cut to cords

Pass 24 Jun 2010 40,341 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front and rear discs and pads worn and rusty

offside rear tyre cut to cords

Pass 5 Jun 2009 33,637 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,688 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 20,162 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 20,162 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 FVJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FVJ, 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 WD04 FVJ registered?

WD04 FVJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2004.

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