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WG04 NHU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,074 mi
Last recorded161,074 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 NHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 161,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vibration detected clutch judder possible engine or gearbox mounting defective

Fail 17 Apr 2013 160,858 miles

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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vibration detected clutch judder possible engine or gearbox mounting defective

Pass 2 Apr 2012 152,750 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 2 Apr 2012 152,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 16 Mar 2011 146,290 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 146,290 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 133,761 miles

all tyres getting close to legal limit

hand brake travel long but not excessive

Fail 26 Feb 2010 133,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

all tyres getting close to legal limit

hand brake travel long but not excessive

Pass 25 Feb 2009 113,562 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 113,562 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 92,377 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre worn close to the wear indicators

Fail 12 Feb 2008 92,377 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre worn close to the wear indicators

Pass 27 Feb 2007 71,511 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 71,511 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 48,868 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 48,868 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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WG04 NHU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WG04 NHU, 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 WG04 NHU registered?

WG04 NHU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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