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WV54 OJE

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,676 mi
Last recorded165,676 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 OJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 165,676 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn unevenly

engine warning light on at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2015 165,675 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn unevenly

engine warning light on at time of test

Pass 28 Aug 2014 157,444 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nerarside rear tyre has small cut in tread

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Fail 28 Aug 2014 157,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on inner and outer edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nerarside rear tyre has small cut in tread

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 31 Jul 2013 146,247 miles

MIL on at time of test

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

backbox bracket corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2012 138,379 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 138,379 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 128,785 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Offside obligatory mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

Underrshield fitted at time of test

Fail 18 Aug 2011 128,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside obligatory mirror cracked but not affecting view to rear

Underrshield fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2010 119,109 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

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)

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Sep 2009 108,664 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2009 108,664 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Sep 2008 94,852 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Sep 2008 94,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine cover fitted at time of test

Undershield fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2007 75,053 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WV54 OJE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV54 OJE, 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 WV54 OJE registered?

WV54 OJE is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2004.

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