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WJ04 UTR

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

244,749 mi
Last recorded244,749 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 244,749 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 241,234 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s and n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 228,057 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 205,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 187,121 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2015 187,110 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Drivers door (8.1.2a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 174,201 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 129,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2014 128,029 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 124,464 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 116,239 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R bump stops are perished.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 116,239 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R bump stops are perished.

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 106,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 94,735 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 94,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 81,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,580 miles

rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,811 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 57,165 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 UTR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UTR, 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 UTR is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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