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WJ55 SZP

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,582 mi
Last recorded109,582 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 SZP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 109,582 miles

both front brake discs are corroded

warning light on dash

Fail 19 Feb 2018 109,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs are corroded

rear brake pads are worn low

warning light on dash

Pass 22 Mar 2017 97,163 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 97,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 87,487 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both trackrod end dust covers perished

oil leak

windscreen scratched

Fail 26 Apr 2016 87,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both trackrod end dust covers perished

oil leak

windscreen scratched

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,929 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 78,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 70,973 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 May 2013 64,131 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

near side rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 1 May 2013 64,130 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

near side rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,608 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,796 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,795 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,932 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)

front suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,544 miles

unable to check front an d rear seat belts due to baby seats fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2008 15,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,761 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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WJ55 SZP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WJ55 SZP, 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 WJ55 SZP registered?

WJ55 SZP is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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