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WP04 UYJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,903 mi
Last recorded142,903 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 UYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 142,903 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 142,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 130,180 miles

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

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive turbo return pip (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 127,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and off side rear cooroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil temp switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 122,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 115,582 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 115,556 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,696 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 81,483 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 76,086 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 69,102 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 69,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,280 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,159 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,229 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,017 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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WP04 UYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WP04 UYJ, 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 UYJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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