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WD04 VGE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,060 mi
Last recorded162,060 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 VGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 162,060 miles

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

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

rear discs thin and rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2017 162,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear discs thin and rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2016 151,693 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 151,693 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 137,756 miles

head lamp patterns very poor

Fail 24 Jul 2015 137,756 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

head lamp patterns very poor

rear discs very rusty /pads low

Pass 2 Aug 2014 122,889 miles

off side rear caliper sticks

off side rear disc rusty

Fail 31 Jul 2014 122,889 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

off side rear caliper sticks

off side rear disc rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2013 106,188 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 106,186 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 88,252 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 75,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,306 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,143 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front Anti-roll bar link bottom ball joint gaitor split

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,785 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 32,647 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 32,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti-roll bar n/s link lower gaiter split

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 VGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VGE, 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 VGE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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