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WG04 XJX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,101 mi
Last recorded152,101 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 XJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 152,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 152,099 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner knuckle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 137,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 137,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 125,455 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 116,824 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 116,824 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 110,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle has a coolant leak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 110,415 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle has a coolant leak

Pass 11 May 2015 104,652 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Fail 8 May 2015 104,651 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake has a slight bind

Offside steering rack end has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2014 97,957 miles

Offside steering rack end slightly worn

Pass 9 May 2013 91,346 miles

Front wipers jerky

Pass 23 May 2012 83,025 miles

Nearside front indicator-water ingress.

Fail 23 May 2012 83,025 miles

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

Both front brake discs corroded lipped and worn.

Both rear brake discs corroded lipped and worn.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front indicator-water ingress.

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

Offside reverse light innoperative (bulb missing ?)

Pass 31 May 2011 76,781 miles

Front brake discs corroded.

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 4 Jun 2010 71,011 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front indicator unit contains water.

Pass 27 May 2009 63,199 miles

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

Nearside front indicator unit contains water.

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

Rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 16 May 2008 55,070 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 44,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 44,942 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 XJX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XJX, 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 XJX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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