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WK04 BBE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

270,783 mi
Last recorded270,783 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 BBE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 270,783 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 255,599 miles

Nearside Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 241,591 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 236,643 miles

Central Exhaust joint sleeve corroded - no leak of exhaust gases

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Plastic cover slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 224,535 miles

Exhaust system general corrosion

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 215,307 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 10 Sep 2019 206,080 miles

Central Exhaust general corrosion

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 196,324 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 182,781 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 182,668 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Just behind cat (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 160,445 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 143,038 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 125,379 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 125,378 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 105,816 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine fault light on

Pass 11 May 2012 95,054 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 95,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 740,134 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 71,853 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 58,460 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,087 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 34,608 miles

R.B.T front brake imbalance:20%

Fail 30 Apr 2007 34,583 miles

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

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

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

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 BBE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WK04 BBE, 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 BBE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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