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WJ54 MWL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,218 mi
Last recorded96,218 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 MWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 96,218 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 96,173 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 96,102 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 96,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 96,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,974 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 95,974 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 95,702 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 95,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,356 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 89,967 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 87,176 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 87,176 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,219 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 83,004 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 81,583 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 81,582 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 79,894 miles

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

air bag light staying on indicating a fault

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,101 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 70,479 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 67,160 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,906 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,949 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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WJ54 MWL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WJ54 MWL, 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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WJ54 MWL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2004.

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