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WG04 XKA

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,002 mi
Last recorded200,002 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 200,002 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 200,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 181,347 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2019 161,641 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 140,708 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 140,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2014 137,766 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 137,665 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 131,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2012 120,620 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 120,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 111,199 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front and nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2010 101,250 miles

recommend alignment check

slight condensation to headlights

slight play in nearside rack knuckle

tryres wearing on edges

Pass 29 May 2008 89,119 miles

advise damage front bumper

Pass 8 May 2007 75,414 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 75,414 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XKA 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 XKA, 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 XKA registered?

WG04 XKA is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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