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WK04 AZB

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

255,665 mi
Last recorded255,665 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 AZB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 255,665 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Main axle beam corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2025 250,540 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 245,174 miles

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

both front upper strut tops mounts slight play

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2023 238,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2022 233,502 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 227,668 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned axial arm (2.1.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 227,643 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end slightly misaligned axial arm (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 220,804 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 214,743 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear axle corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2019 214,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre as a nail

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear axle corroded

oil leak

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2018 207,135 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

steering pump slight noise

Fail 22 Oct 2018 207,121 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corrosion

steering pump slight noise

Pass 23 Oct 2017 191,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 153,652 miles

front discs and pads worn

Fail 17 Oct 2016 152,750 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 25 Apr 2016 130,017 miles

minor damage to front bumper

rear brakes show signs of overheating

yellow oil light on

Fail 12 Apr 2016 128,512 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement on roadtest (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

minor damage to front bumper

rear brakes show signs of overheating

yellow oil light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 109,032 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 109,031 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 104,436 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 104,436 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,335 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 97,334 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 90,380 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 90,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 81,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,904 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,642 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,534 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 43,982 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 34,057 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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WK04 AZB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 WK04 AZB, 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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WK04 AZB is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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