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WR04 HGJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

242,918 mi
Last recorded242,918 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 HGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 242,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 218,283 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 191,199 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 186,919 miles

Nearside Outer sill has filler

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 179,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 179,743 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded along trailing arm (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 172,656 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 172,638 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 157,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 157,379 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 143,421 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 143,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 131,477 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 131,469 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 117,190 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 107,117 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 96,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 82,289 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 89,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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WR04 HGJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WR04 HGJ, 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 WR04 HGJ registered?

WR04 HGJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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