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WD04 XPY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,662 mi
Last recorded174,662 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 XPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 174,662 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 165,619 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 158,016 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Oct 2013 151,205 miles

both front lower arm bushes worn/knock

both rear tyres cracked/perished/cuts on tyres/low 3-4mm

chip on windscreen outside zone A

n/s/f headlight aim slightly poor

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

rear coil springs starting to rust

slight movement in steering column

slight movement/play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2012 143,990 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

slight surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 25 Oct 2012 143,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

54% rear brake imbalance

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

runnout to offside front brake disc

slight surface corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Nov 2011 138,810 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 138,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 129,346 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 129,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 112,216 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 90,730 miles

slight imbalance on rear foot brake

Fail 28 Oct 2008 90,730 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 69,539 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 XPY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XPY, 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 XPY registered?

WD04 XPY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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