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WG04 XJV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,877 mi
Last recorded146,877 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 XJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 146,877 miles

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

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

undercover fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2017 146,877 miles

Front registration plate missing part of plate (6.3.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

undercover fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2016 142,933 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r window missing and damage to roof and b pillar

Fail 23 Jan 2015 134,914 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 134,914 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 126,849 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 126,849 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 112,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 102,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,922 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 86,922 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)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 69,871 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 69,871 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,380 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 50,621 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,549 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 XJV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XJV, 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 XJV registered?

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

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