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WU04 DYW

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,196 mi
Last recorded144,196 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 DYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 144,196 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 138,542 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 129,392 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 129,392 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 124,637 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 121,839 miles

chunk out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

some play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 11 Dec 2018 118,494 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 111,890 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 9 Dec 2016 106,604 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,659 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 101,622 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding to excess (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 98,669 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 94,690 miles

exhaust blow when cold

Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,609 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 83,468 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 73,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs lipped and slightly pitted

squeak from os of car when ever car moves, but does not appear on any suspension test

Pass 3 Mar 2010 65,847 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 57,357 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 57,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2008 50,157 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,358 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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WU04 DYW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WU04 DYW, 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 WU04 DYW registered?

WU04 DYW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2004.

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