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WV04 EVL

2004 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

98,692 mi
Last recorded98,692 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 EVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,692 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 94,042 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 91,730 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 89,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 89,216 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 88,208 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,593 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 83,623 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 80,712 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 80,712 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 76,831 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,666 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 70,740 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,881 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,496 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,868 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 48,349 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,874 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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WV04 EVL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WV04 EVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV04 EVL registered?

WV04 EVL is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is WV04 EVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV04 EVL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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