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WR04 VPE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

194,738 mi
Last recorded194,738 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 VPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 194,738 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 184,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 174,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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 Sep 2023 164,059 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 153,311 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 144,096 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 138,671 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 131,897 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy And has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Suggesting service or repair required (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 119,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 116,366 miles

center exhaust mount broken

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2012 108,283 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 108,283 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 98,449 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,379 miles

Drivers mirror glass cracked

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)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 84,910 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 70,657 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,483 miles

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

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 VPE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VPE, 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 VPE registered?

WR04 VPE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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