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WP04 DBX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

205,200 mi
Last recorded205,200 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 DBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 205,200 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + running out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 205,198 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + running out of shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 186,626 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre running out of shape advise

Fail 6 Jun 2023 186,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner tyre running out of shape advise

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 170,975 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 170,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 154,062 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 140,303 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 140,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation spongy (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 134,307 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 134,306 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 134,146 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 134,140 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 133,467 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 132,948 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 132,947 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 131,843 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 131,843 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 131,404 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 131,403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 124,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 124,180 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 110,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 93,178 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 93,165 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 92,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2009 70,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2008 64,668 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 64,668 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 53,539 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2007 53,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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WP04 DBX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 WP04 DBX, 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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WP04 DBX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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