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WV04 WLZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

291,128 mi
Last recorded291,128 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 291,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 276,112 miles

EML light on

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2016 277,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 277,960 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) in rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axel bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,448 miles

x2 front tyres on limit-drivers door sticking-front plate cracked-stering shaft to coulm slight play-n/s/f/ mirror damaged-rack play-o/s/ sill distorted-x2 front coil springs corroded-x2 cv boots detraited-front plate cracked-

Pass 19 Mar 2014 252,848 miles

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

o/s/f/ cv boot grease visible no hole present-rear pads low- rear discs corroded-parking brake lever button damaged-steering wheel has slight play in it-front plate deteriated slightly-rear number plate bulbs dim slightly-

Pass 28 Feb 2013 239,619 miles

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

front brake discs worn-o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play-o/s/ brake flexi slightly deteriorated-both suspension top mounts have slight play-n/s/f steering rack boot slightly deteriorated-rear coil springs slightly corroded-rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Feb 2013 239,619 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

front brake discs worn-o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play-o/s/ brake flexi slightly deteriorated-both suspension top mounts have slight play-n/s/f steering rack boot slightly deteriorated-rear coil springs slightly corroded-rear brake discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 203,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

ns mirror slight cracks

osr tyre slightly worn

Fail 12 Mar 2012 203,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

ns mirror slight cracks

osr tyre slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 161,827 miles

front grill has damage

nearside wing mirror hac cracks innitre

offside front cv boot covered in grease but no leak visible

offside front sill slightly distorted

offside front wishbone bush deteriorated

offside sidelight dim

steering column has slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2011 161,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front grill has damage

nearside wing mirror hac cracks innitre

offside front cv boot covered in grease but no leak visible

offside front sill slightly distorted

offside front wishbone bush deteriorated

offside sidelight dim

steering column has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2010 129,040 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 129,040 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 113,792 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2009 113,792 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 67,170 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 67,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WLZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 WLZ, 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 WLZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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