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WR04 HGX

2004 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,871 mi
Last recorded161,871 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 HGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 161,871 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 159,808 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 157,307 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 154,914 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 154,914 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 152,068 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 149,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 147,684 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 139,736 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 128,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front flexi exhaust pipe slightly blowing.

front tyres wearing low inner edges.

nearside and offside front wishbone lower bushes splitting/worn.

offside headlamp mounting broken. (still secure)

offside steering arm slight play.

power steering pipe slight sign of leak.( back of engine bay.)

radiator tap leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2017 121,083 miles

slight play offside steering arm.

slight sign of fluid leak power steering pipe, rear of engine bay.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,669 miles

offside front steering arm slight play.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 106,857 miles

offside steering arm light play.

slight sign of leak power steering pipe, rear of engine bay.

Fail 9 Apr 2015 106,857 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

all tyre low on tread.

exhaust pipe cracked slight blowing at CAT.

nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses begining to perish.

nearside and offside wishbone lower bushes splitting/going soft.

offside steering arm light play.

rear brake discs worn lip, nearside pads low.

rear exhaust pipe mounting corroded away.

slight sign of leak power steering pipe, rear of engine bay.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,693 miles

slight play offside steering arm.

slight sign of leak power steering pipe engine bay.

wishbone lower bushes splitting/ going soft.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 87,369 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,036 miles

Nearside front indicator lens cracked - no white showing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 70,361 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 70,361 miles

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

Deep cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall NOT to cords

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

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,038 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 56,513 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 46,589 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,355 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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WR04 HGX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WR04 HGX, 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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WR04 HGX is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2004.

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