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WF04 BEJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,607 mi
Last recorded141,607 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 BEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 141,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 137,565 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 137,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 135,204 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 135,204 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 128,359 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 119,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,889 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 106,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front wishbone rear bushes worn

sills damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2014 106,766 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

check engine light on

front wishbone rear bushes worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

sills damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2013 98,957 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,980 miles

Engine management light on

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 90,980 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 81,080 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 64,186 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 64,186 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 54,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 39,097 miles

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

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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WF04 BEJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WF04 BEJ, 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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WF04 BEJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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