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WJ04 UTM

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,185 mi
Last recorded118,185 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 UTM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 118,185 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 118,180 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 106,779 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 106,219 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2012 96,404 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 86,043 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 May 2010 76,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 63,853 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 50,480 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,098 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 UTM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTM, 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 WJ04 UTM registered?

WJ04 UTM is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is WJ04 UTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 UTM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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