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WJ04 UTS

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,272 mi
Last recorded176,272 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 UTS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 176,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 159,710 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 15,650 miles

Bonnet safety catch very stiff to operate

Offside Front Outer Grease leaking from driveshaft boot

Fail 28 Mar 2017 156,046 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Bonnet safety catch very stiff to operate

Offside Front Outer Grease leaking from driveshaft boot

Pass 24 Mar 2016 151,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 151,539 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 146,537 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge (Borderline)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 146,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge (Borderline)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 138,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 127,796 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 115,700 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 115,688 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 105,314 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 92,087 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 91,945 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,330 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,760 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 45,293 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 UTS is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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