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WM04 JOH

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,291 mi
Last recorded147,291 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 JOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 147,291 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2026 147,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 140,887 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 137,734 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 133,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 128,848 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 128,848 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault n/s f air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 125,347 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 125,347 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 121,450 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 121,449 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 119,150 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,894 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 115,894 miles

Power steering pump fractured and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 111,437 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 111,437 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 104,294 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 97,340 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 88,426 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre heavily perihed

Pass 21 Aug 2013 79,541 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 79,541 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 73,215 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,400 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 59,450 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,450 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 51,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 51,677 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 44,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 35,921 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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WM04 JOH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 WM04 JOH, 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 WM04 JOH registered?

WM04 JOH is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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