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WJ04 UTC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,136 mi
Last recorded150,136 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 UTC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 150,136 miles

Front sills damaged

Nearside headlamp leveler function impaired

Nearside track rod end nut fitted with an extra nut that is not tight, further investigation recommended.

Pass 24 Feb 2022 143,099 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 139,428 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 139,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 135,679 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 129,026 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box fowling o/s/r road spring (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sub frame bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 129,026 miles

All position lamps not working both front side lights inop (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount bracket cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box fowling o/s/r road spring (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear sub frame bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 120,785 miles

Front windscreen has damage at very bottom. Does not affect drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush P-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush P-bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 120,785 miles

Front windscreen has damage at very bottom. Does not affect drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush P-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush P-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 113,267 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 105,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 95,634 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/r handbrake cable corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,516 miles

Front disc's are very rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2013 79,529 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

offside rear tyre perished

slight leak from power steering arm

slight play in nearside front strut top mounting

Fail 19 Feb 2013 79,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

slight leak from power steering arm

slight play in nearside front strut top mounting

Pass 29 Feb 2012 74,189 miles

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

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

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

off side rear brake lever restricted movement

off side rear tyre tread distorted

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Feb 2011 67,598 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,319 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 51,189 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 44,148 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,994 miles

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

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 UTC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTC, 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 UTC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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