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WJ04 USV

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

99,803 mi
Last recorded99,803 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 USV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,803 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 97,451 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 2 Apr 2014 97,451 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Pass 23 Mar 2013 89,332 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,524 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT SIDE LIGHTS BLUE TINT

Fail 27 Mar 2012 81,524 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT SIDE LIGHTS BLUE TINT

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 72,562 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads wearing low efficiency ok at test

osr tyre wearing slightly on edges

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 15 Mar 2011 72,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads wearing low efficiency ok at test

osr tyre wearing slightly on edges

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,275 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 65,275 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 44,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 30,071 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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WJ04 USV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WJ04 USV, 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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WJ04 USV is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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