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WV04 JYE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,587 mi
Last recorded96,587 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 JYE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 96,587 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 96,586 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 91,104 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 91,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,579 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 81,255 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,125 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,934 miles

Both rear coil springs rusty.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper is missing its blade.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Apr 2015 75,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear coil springs rusty.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear wiper is missing its blade.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 70,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished and worn on edges.

o/s and n/s sills damaged.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 70,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres perished and worn on edges.

o/s and n/s sills damaged.

Pass 6 Apr 2013 66,032 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES PERISHED ON OUTTER SIDEWALLS

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED & MOUNTINGS CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,819 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,818 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear discs worn & corrored

o/s washer inop

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,822 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,076 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,361 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,822 miles

disc's and pads front and back worn and corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2007 36,755 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 36,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 JYE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WV04 JYE, 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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WV04 JYE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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