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WG04 XJU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

199,388 mi
Last recorded199,388 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 XJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 199,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 May 2026 199,369 miles

Service brake excessively fluctuating n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating o/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 195,862 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middl e section (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 191,583 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 188,207 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s front inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 183,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 May 2022 183,520 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2021 178,666 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 174,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 170,308 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s front (5.3.2 (b))

rear discs pitted

windscreen chipped n/s top

Pass 2 Jun 2018 166,554 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 158,479 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 2 Jun 2017 158,479 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 25 May 2016 149,841 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 138,695 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 127,693 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 113,704 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 103,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 92,017 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 92,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nsf tyre on 1.6m tread depth on inner edge

slight play in nsr wheelbearing

Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,416 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 81,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,047 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 72,047 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 64,460 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 47,414 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2007 47,414 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 XJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XJU, 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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WG04 XJU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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