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WL04 RSU

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,048 mi
Last recorded64,048 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 RSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 64,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 62,996 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 60,816 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 60,816 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,681 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 54,694 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 52,684 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,452 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 45,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,798 miles

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

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

footbrake at 54% efficiency

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,397 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 42,397 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,446 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,431 miles

damage to nearside front indicator lense

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 36,061 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 36,018 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,898 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osf tyre getting low

Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,114 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 29,635 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 29,635 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,999 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 21,128 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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WL04 RSU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL04 RSU, 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 WL04 RSU registered?

WL04 RSU is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is WL04 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL04 RSU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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