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WH04 BSX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

187,735 mi
Last recorded187,735 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 BSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 187,735 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 187,735 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 174,199 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 174,199 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 160,804 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 160,424 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 149,433 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 148,432 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 141,861 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 137,676 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 132,508 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 132,508 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 126,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper damp

Nearside wiper blade smearing windscreen

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear tyre sizes different

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 122,255 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear passenger seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

internal adjusters altered to recheck headlamp aim

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder and cracking to its tread

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 117,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system centre bracket repaired by welding

nearside and offside front tyres show slight cracking to their inner and outer shoulders

nearside and offside rear tyres show wear and slight cracking to their inner and outer shoulders

Fail 5 Nov 2013 112,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 112,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 108,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,686 miles

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

both front brakes fluctuating

oil leak (suspect o/s/ inner drive shaft bush)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 93,686 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brakes fluctuating

oil leak (suspect o/s/ inner drive shaft bush)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,343 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 78,248 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 62,824 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 62,824 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs and pads worn low

Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,081 miles

2/rear brake pads wearing

3/centre exhaust pipe bracket broken

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 5 Nov 2007 40,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Oct 2007 39,739 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WH04 BSX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 WH04 BSX, 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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WH04 BSX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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