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WV04 WMF

2004 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,565 mi
Last recorded199,565 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 WMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 199,565 miles

oil leak around engine and gearbox area

power steering pump pulley damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2018 198,944 miles

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

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested auxillary belt tensioner broken fouling power steering pump pulley (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak coolant pipe holed by expansion bottle ()

brake pad warning lamp on/nearside wear wire broken

oil leaks engine & gearbox area

power steering pump pulley damaged & worn away by a failed component,auxillary belt in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2017 186,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 186,746 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported center and rear (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking no 2 injector pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front tyres starting to get low

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2016 176,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 161,517 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 146,269 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 146,269 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 133,097 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 120,782 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,660 miles

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

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

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

advise wear and corrosion to both front brake discs inner faces

Fail 31 Aug 2011 102,659 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

advise wear and corrosion to both front brake discs inner faces

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,529 miles

rear brakes passed but could be improved

Pass 17 Aug 2009 80,030 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,537 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,162 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 63,162 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,504 miles

front discs worn

Fail 27 Mar 2007 50,504 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front discs worn

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 WMF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WMF, 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 WMF registered?

WV04 WMF is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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