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WV04 UPY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

191,996 mi
Last recorded191,996 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 UPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 191,996 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 Mar 2023 191,969 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Mar 2022 179,503 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

various rear suspension components visibly corroded, not affecting strength

Pass 21 Feb 2020 176,682 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 170,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 163,929 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 163,927 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 157,152 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 150,438 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 141,268 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 134,159 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 134,157 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 126,907 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 121,291 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2011 115,272 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 109,745 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 101,481 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,998 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 79,420 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty

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 UPY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UPY, 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 WV04 UPY registered?

WV04 UPY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2004.

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